Torre - Palio di Siena Wall Platter - PREORDER

Palio wall plate featuring the Torre Contrada. Hang on your wall or use to serve your favorite Italian dishes. 

INSIGNA - An elephant surmounted by a tower
COLORS - Crimson red striped with white and blue
LOCATION - Torre is situated just to the south-east of the Piazza del Campo in the center of Siena, and encompasses Siena's Jewish quarter and synagogue.
TRADITIONAL PROFESSION - Woolworkers
HOLY PATRON AND HOLIDAY - Saint James the Older Apostle and Saint Anne, 25 July
MOTTO - "Beside the power, the potency"
ALLIED CONTRADAS - Bruco | ADVERSARY CONTRADA - Oca and Onda

First held in 1656, The Palio di Siena, otherwise known as "Il Palio", is one of the oldest and most famous horse races in the world. Held twice a year on July 2 and August 16 on The Piazza del Campo in Siena, Italy to honor The Virgin Mary, this bareback horse race is a battle between the 17 Contrade (neighborhoods) of Siena.

The Contrade of Siena: Aquila, Bruco, Chiocciola, Civetta, Drago, Giraffa, Istrice, Leocorno, Lupa, Montone, Nicchio, Oca, Onda, Pantera, Selva, Tartuca, Torre

F.lli Mari Maioliche is authorized to reproduce the decorations of Contrade by the Consortium for the Protection of Palio di Siena.

Founded in 1932, Fratelli Mari Maioliche is one of the oldest and most prestigious companies in Deruta producing fine, handcrafted majolica. This family run business made a name for itself through the world, and won recognition to various exhibitions and competitions. F.lli Mari continues the age-old tradition of producing the best examples of the majolica tradition. Every single piece is hand painted by the artists at the Fratelli Mari factory located in Deruta, Italy.

100% Made in Italy - 100% Original

All the products and colors we use are lead free and also meet California regulations (PROP65). Our plates are lead free and dishwasher safe.