GENERAL INFORMATION
HEADQUARTERS: Via di Salicotto, 76 - Terzo di San Martino
SOCIETY: Via di Salicotto, 86
NAME OF THE CONTRADA MEMBERS: Torraioli
MOTTO: "beyond strength, power"
COAT OF ARMS: elephant with a red drape bearing a white cross, on the back of the animal a tower topped with a red pennant with a white cross
COLORS: crimson red striped with white and blue
SYMBOLIZES: strength and power
PLACES AND REFERENCES
CHURCH AND ORATORY: Oratory of San Giacomo and Sant'Anna
PATRON AND TITLE FESTIVAL: San Giacomo and Sant'Anna, July 25
MUSEUM: Via di Salicotto, 76
FOUNTAIN: Work by sculptor Mario Berrettini (1984), replaces that of Fausto Corsini (1954). It bears the motto and the inscription "VICTORIA", located on Via Salicotto, next to the headquarters of the District and the Society.
RELATIONS AND ORGANIZATION
RELATIONS WITH OTHER DISTRICTS:
allies Bruco
enemies Oca
CORPORATIONS: wool carder
MILITARY COMPANIES: Salicotto di Sopra, Salicotto di Sotto
HISTORY OF THE DISTRICT OF THE TOWER
The District of the Tower originates from the union of the ancient military companies of Salicotto di Sopra and Salicotto di Sotto. Its first documented participation in a public festival dates back to 1499, when it was still known by the name of Lionfante, or Liofante, and had as its emblem an elephant.
The current symbol, an elephant topped by a tower, is a tribute to the monumental Torre del Mangia that dominates the territory of the district.
PALIOS AND RESULTS
WON PALII: for the Contrada and recognized 45
PARTICULARITIES
TITLE: holds the title of "Priora" for having hosted the first meeting of the Magistrate of the Districts, a recognition that underscores its historical and institutional role within the Sienese district community.
