Siena and its Contrade: The Noble Contrada of the Eagle
Posted by admin in Archive, Culture on 16. Aug, 2010 | 0 Comments
La Nobile Contrada dell’Aquila is one of the seventeen historical subdivision of the Tuscan city of Siena. The origins of the coat of arms derives from the noble family of the Marescotti, who resided in this area in ancient times. Aquila was the last contrada of Siena to participate in the Palio. After the victory [...]
