"It's a dream. I didn’t think such a beautiful place existed". With these words, Madonna enchantedly commented on her immersion in Siena's charm, just after viewing the Palio from a panoramic window of the magnificent Palazzo Pannocchieschi d'Elci. The pop icon chose precisely the city of the Palio to celebrate her 67th birthday, turning an evening into a memorable event of tradition, glamour, and applause. The singer entered the Tuscan city center at 4:00 PM on August 16 in stunning form and with the enthusiasm of someone seeking authentic beauty. And Siena, with its festive contrade and suspended atmosphere in the Carriera, offered a spectacle that left her speechless. After admiring the Palio in Piazza del Campo, Madonna walked to the Grand Hotel Continental, a five-star hotel in the historic center, where she hosted a private supper for approximately thirty select guests. Madonna has confirmed her ever-deepening connection with Italy while celebrating her birthday at the Pompeii excavations in 2024.
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