Contrada de Niccio (Shell) (Siena)
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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 — A crowned ocean-shell that is surrounded by two coral branches.
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 — A crowned ocean-shell that is surrounded by two coral branches.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 43°18'58"N 11°20'23"E
- Mestre 254 km
- Peninsula of Tihany 649 km
- Vinohrady (Vineyards) 789 km
- Nové Město pražské 790 km
- Fabric neighbourhood 831 km
- Místek 888 km
- Frýdek 889 km
- Neutral Moresnet 921 km
- Neutral Moresnet 921 km
- Falsterbo 1350 km
- Contrada de Valdimontone (Ram) 0.3 km
- Contrada de Onda (Wave) 0.5 km
- Contrada de Girafa (Giraffe) 0.7 km
- Contrada de Tartuca (Tortoise) 0.8 km
- Contrada de Pantera (Panther) 1 km
- Contrada de Ciocchiola (Snail) 1.1 km
- Contrada de Drago (Dragon) 1.1 km
- Contrada de Istrice (porcupine) 1.4 km
- Siena-Ampugnano Airport 10 km
- Royal Golf La Bagnaia 12 km