Contrade of Siena

Tartuca (Tortoise)

Tartuca is situated at the southern end of the city. Traditionally, its residents were sculptors.

Tartuca's symbol is a turtle with alternating Savoy knots and daisies. Its colours are yellow and deep blue.

INSIGNA — A greek turtle with from savoian knots alterned with marguerites.

COLORS — Yellow and deep blue.

SEAT — Via Pendola, 28.

SOCIETY — Castelsenio.

HOLY PATRON AND HOLIDAY — Holy Anthony of Padova, 13 June.

MOTTO — "I welcome power and constancy".

TRADITIONAL ARTS AND PROFESSIONS — Masters of sculptures.

MILITARY COMPANIES — Porta all' Arco, Sant' Agata.

ALLIED CONTRADAS — Leocorno, Onda, Nicchio and Selva.

ADVERSARY CONTRADA — Chiocciola.

LAST VICTORY — 16 agosto 2004 Gigi Bruschelli detto "Trecciolino" su Alesandra.

OFFICIAL VICTORIES — 45 and a half.

MUSEUM — Via T. Pendola 21. Closed for restauration

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