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Giro della Nobile Contrada dell'Aquila


The seventeenth and final of the patron saint festivals of the 17 Contrade di Siena is for the Aquila - che bello! The giro (procession through the city) will take place this Sunday, so listen out for the drums of the tamburini, and enjoy the fluttering of the dance of the alfieri’s flags. New members to the Contrada will be officially welcomed through the lay rite of baptism, and outdoor dinners will be had all week (you are welcome to attend!).

Patron Saint: The Holy Name of Mary

Official website: https://www.contradadellaquila.com/

Giri delle 17 Contrade 2025:

  1. Valdimontone 27 April

  2. Oca 11 May

  3. Drago 25 May

  4. Giraffa 1 June 

  5. Civetta 15 June

  6. Tartuca 15 June

  7. Leocorno 22 June

  8. Onda 22 June

  9. Chiocciola 29 June

  10. Bruco 6 July

  11. Torre 27 July 

  12. Nicchio 10 August

  13. Istrice  24 August

  14. Selva 24 August

  15. Lupa 31 August

  16. Pantera 31 August

  17. Aquila 7 September

Earlier Event: September 4
Ricordate Montaperti!
Later Event: September 8
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary