Contrade of Siena

Leocorno (Unicorn)

Leocorno is situated to the west of the Piazza del Campo. Traditionally, its residents were goldsmiths.

INSIGNA — An unicorn rampant with the motto "Humberti regio (royal) gratia (grace)".

COLORS — White and orange striped with deep-blu.

SEAT — Piazzetta Virgilio Grassi.

SOCIETY — Il Cavallino.

HOLY PATRON AND HOLIDAY — Saint John the Baptist, 24 June.

MOTTO — "My purity is equal at the to the arm that I've got in face".

TRADITIONAL ARTS AND PROFESSIONS — Goldsmiths.

MILITARY COMPANIES — San Giorgio, Pantaneto, Spadaforte.

ALLIED CONTRADAS — Pantera and Tartuca.

ADVERSARY CONTRADA — Civetta.

LAST VICTORY — 2 Luglio 2001 (Gigi Bruschelli called Trecciolino with Ugo Sanchez).

OFFICIAL VICTORIES — 29.

MUSEUM — Via di Follonica, 15 / For informations reguarding the visits, phone to 289021.

OFFICIAL SITE — http://www.contradaleocorno.it/

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