Gioco del Cacio al Fuso, the cheese rolling competition in Pienza.

Gioco del Cacio al Fuso the cheese rolling competition in Pienza

The Gioco del Cacio is an ancient tradition of the local countryside, characterized by a cheese rolling game.
The town’s six districts (contrade) are competing for the prize (palio). All participants get 3 rolls to get the “cheese” closest to it’s target. The top contestant from each contrada then compete against each other to determine the winner who will claim the glory and gain points for their Contrada.
In the historical center of town the gastronomic and wine shops exhibit and sell their products. The fair ends with a ball in the main Piazza.

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