Nicchio is situated in the far eastern corner of the city. Traditionally, its residents worked as potters.
Nicchio is one of only four nobile (noble) contrade; it earned its title for bravery shown during the Battle of Montaperti against Florence in 1260, when its soldiers led the attack.
INSIGNA — An crowned ocean-shell that is surrounded by two coral branches.
COLORS — Azur with yello and red stripes.
SEAT — Via dell'Oliviera 47.
SOCIETY — La Pania.
HOLY PATRON AND HOLIDAY — Holy Gaetano of Thiene, 7 August.
MOTTO — "It's the red of the coral that burns in my heart".
TRADITIONAL ARTS AND PROFESSIONS — Potters.
MILITARY COMPANIES — Abbadia nuova di Sopra, Abbadia nuova di Sotto.
ALLIED CONTRADAS — Bruco, Onda and Tartuca.
ADVERSARY CONTRADA — Valdimontone.
LAST VICTORY — 16.08.1998 (Dario Colage called Bufera with Re Artu).
OFFICIAL VICTORIES — 4.
MUSEUM — Via dei Pispini, 68 / For the visit it's necessary to phone to the keeper 220337.
OFFICIAL SITE — http://www.nobilecontradadelnicchio.it/
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NICCHIO BELLO | |
Contrada azzurra come il nostro cielo O Nicchio, Nicchio bello |
Al rullo cupo del tuo tamburone, O Nicchio, Nicchio bello |