Italy, Sansepolcro (Arezzo), september 12, 2021 : Palio of Crossbow (Palio della Balestra). It is a historical event that has been held continuously s

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Italy, Sansepolcro (Arezzo), september 12, 2021 : Palio of Crossbow (Palio della Balestra). It is a historical event that has been held continuously since the XV century. It is a traditional challenge with the ancient Italian crossbow from the post, between the Crossbowmen of Gubbio and those of Sansepolcro. The goal is to hit the "badger", a target placed 36 meters away and the crossbowmen who manages to hit the point closest to the center of the target receives as a prize the Palio, a banner made every year by a well-known artist. Photo © Daiano Cristini/Sintesi/Alamy Stock Photo

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