Contrada de Niccio (Shell) (Siena)

Italy / Toscana / 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.
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Coordinates:   43°18'58"N   11°20'23"E
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