Palio Di Siena - The Seventeen Contrade

The Seventeen Contrade

The seventeen contrade are:

  • Aquila (Eagle)
  • Bruco (Caterpillar)
  • Chiocciola (Snail)
  • Civetta (Little Owl)
  • Drago (Dragon)
  • Giraffa (Giraffe)
  • Istrice (Crested Porcupine)
  • Leocorno (Unicorn)
  • Lupa (She-Wolf)
  • Nicchio (Seashell)
  • Oca (Goose)
  • Onda (Wave)
  • Pantera (Panther)
  • Selva (Forest)
  • Tartuca (Tortoise)
  • Torre (Tower)
  • Valdimontone (Valley of the Ram) often shortened to Montone

In each race, only ten of the seventeen contrade participate: the seven which did not participate in the previous year's Palio and three others chosen by drawing lots.

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    “When you are seventeen you aren’t really serious.”
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