Contrade of Siena
Valdimontone (Ram)
Valdimontone is situated in the south-east of the city. Traditionally, its residents were tailors.
Valdimontone's symbol is a crowned rampant ram, , with a blue shield emblazoned with the letter "u". Its colours are red and yellow, with white trim.
INSIGNA — A rampant ram with a crown.
COLORS — Red and yellow striped by white.
SEAT — Via Valdimontone, 6.
SOCIETY — Castelmontorio.
HOLY PATRON AND HOLIDAY — Madonna of the Buonconsiglio, 26 April.
MOTTO — "Onder my blow the wall breaks down".
TRADITIONAL ARTS AND PROFESSIONS — Ligrittieri.
MILITARY COMPANIES — Borgo Santa Maria, Sant' Angelo a Montone, Samoreci.
ALLIED CONTRADA — Onda.
ADVERSARY CONTRADA — Nicchio.
LAST VICTORY — 16.08.19990 (Salvatore Ladu called Cianchino with Pytheos).
OFFICIAL VICTORIES — 43.
MUSEUM — Via di Valdimontone / Can be visited each wednesday from 17 to 19 after making a date with the contrade (Phone: 222590).
OFFICIAL SITE — http://www.valdimontone.it/
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Noi siamo i primi a rullar i tamburi, E’ il bianco rosso e giallo Valdimontone... sei la piщ bella Passano gli anni... sei sempre quella |
Ci dicon pochi: pochi ma siam buoni... Dal Ponte di Romana Valdimontone... sei la piщ bella Passano gli anni... sei sempre quella |
