The Noble Contrada of the Caterpillar "Bruco"

Gold Coat of Arms, with a caterpillar on a leafy branch, surmounted by a crown. The chief part of the emblem is quartered red and argent, with a quartered cross in argent and re

 








Colors: Yellow and green with cobalt blue stripes











Motto: "My name stands for revolution.."

Significance:: Industriousness

Military Companies:: San Pietro a Ovile di Sotto

Patron Saint and Feast Day: Madonna of the Greates Penitence, first Sunday in July

Oratory: In Via del Comune, built in 1680, it is dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus.

Historic Seat and Museum: Via del Comune, 44

Contrada Association: "L'Alba", Via del Comune, 44

The Contrada has the title "Noble" in recognition of its having instituted a new Sienese government in 1371, which was marked by greater popular representation (the Monte del Popolo), and for the valor of its soldiers in the battle of the Croce del Travaglio against Charles IV  of Bohemia (1369)

Baptismal Font:: The work of Lorenzo Borgogni (1978), the font is part of a sculpture by Angelo Canevari depicting Barbicone, the legendary leader of the Caterpillar. It is located in front of the top of Vicolo degli Orbachi

Allied Contrade: The Snail, the Porcupine, the Unicorn, the Shell, the Tower.

 

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