The Noble Contrada del Bruco is one of the seventeen contrade of Siena, located in the terziere di Camollia.

Coat of arms

The coat of arms of the Contrada del Bruco is a caterpillar crowned granducal, standing on a rose branch; the head of the coat of arms is formed by a quartered Savoyard cross in silver and red.

Colors

The colors of the Contrada del Bruco are yellow and green with a blue border.

Motto

The motto of the Contrada del Bruco is “In the fight be proud, noble contrada of the proud people.”

Title

The Contrada del Bruco has the title of Nobile for having placed the Monte del Popolo in power in 1371 and for the value of its militias in the clash at the Croce del Travaglio against Charles IV of Bohemia (1369).

Allies

The Contrada del Bruco is allied with the Contrada della Torre.

Patron saint

The patron saint of the Contrada del Bruco is the Visitation of the Virgin Mary, whose feast is celebrated on July 2.

Corporazione

The Contrada del Bruco is the corporation of silk merchants.

History

The Contrada del Bruco is one of the oldest contrade of Siena, and has a long and rich history. The contrada is very dear to its contradaioli, who are always ready to support it in its races at the Palio.

Palio

The Contrada del Bruco has won the Palio 25 times, the most recent time in 2019.

Culture

The Contrada del Bruco is very active in the cultural life of Siena. The contrada has its own museum, its own library, and its own theater. The contrada also organizes a variety of cultural events throughout the year, such as concerts, plays, and exhibitions.

Conclusion

The Contrada del Bruco is an important part of the fabric of Siena. The contrada is a source of pride for its contradaioli, and it plays a vital role in the cultural life of the city.