Contrada of the Giraffe, Siena, Tuscany, coach trip, July, 1977
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Mackenzie Rough Summer, in Siena, is the season of Palio, so we approach one of the key events of the year telling the story of one of the 17 Contrada of the town.
Summer, in Siena, is the season of Palio, so we approach one of the key events of the year telling the story of one of the 17 Contrada of the town.
The Imperial Contrada of the Giraffa is one of the oldest in Siena, as the name Giraffa appears as early as 1424, when the game of Pugna was held in the town. The territory of the Contrada extends from Via delle Vergini, passing through Via di Provenzano, Via del Giglio up to Piazzetta della Giraffa, just to name a few streets. There are no certainties about the origins of the name, however it is known that animals like giraffes were known since the beginning of the XV century, so it’s not so strange that this name was chosen.
The official colours are white and red, the emblem depicts a giraffe carried by a Moor with traditional dress; above, a blue ribbon with the writing “Umbertus I dedit”.
Siena, a city in central Italy’s Tuscany region, is distinguished by its medieval brick buildings. The fan-shaped central square, Piazza del Campo, is the site of the Palazzo Pubblico, the Gothic town hall, and Torre del Mangia, a slender 14th-century tower with sweeping views from its distinctive white crown. The city’s 17 historic “contrade” (districts) extend outward from the piazza.
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