Contrade of Siena

Oca (Goose)

Oca is situated just to the west of the Piazza del Campo. Traditionally, its residents made dyes.

Uniquely, it is the only contrada that has no traditional allies.

As of 2005, Oca has won the Palio di Siena the most times.

INSIGNA — A crowned goose, that wears an azur ribbon on the neck with the cross of Savoy.

COLORS — White and green striped with red.

SEAT — Vicolo Tiratoio, 11.

SOCIETY &mdash Trieste Strada S. Caterina 55 tel. 280003.

HOLY PATRON AND HOLIDAY — Saint Catherine of Siena, 29 April.

MOTTO — "Clangit ad arma".

TRADITIONAL ARTS AND PROFESSIONS — Dyers.

COMPAGNIE MILITARI — Sant' Antonio, San Pellegrino.

ALLIED CONTRADAS — Nobody.

ADVERSARY CONTRADA — Torre.

LAST VICTORY — 02.07.1999 (Luigi Bruschelli called Trecciolino with Giove).

OFFICIAL VICTORIES — 61.

MUSEUM — Visit consented after making a date (phone: 285413 or 282534).

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