The Contrada della Lupa occupies the northern district around Via Vallerozzi, in the Terzo di Camollia. Its emblem is the Roman she-wolf suckling the twins Romulus and Remus — the sign of Siena's legendary tie to Rome, carried in the motto Et Urbis et Senarum Signum et Decus. The district's traditional trade was baking (fornai), and its colours are black and white with orange.
Identity
The Lupa lies in the Terzo di Camollia; its società is the Società 'Romolo e Remo', and its rival is the Istrice.
Patron and feast
The contrada's titolare is St Roch (San Rocco Confessore). Liturgical feast: 16 August. Festa Titolare: around the feast. Annual programme: published each year. The contrada's church is the 16th-century Oratorio di San Rocco, on Via Vallerozzi.
Museum and what to see
The Museo della Contrada della Lupa, at the contrada's seat on Via Vallerozzi, holds its Palio banners, costumes, flags and sacred objects. Visits are available by reservation or during announced special openings.
Practical information
Terzo — Camollia. Church — Oratorio di San Rocco (Via Vallerozzi). Società — 'Romolo e Remo'. Rival — Istrice (no allies). Official site — contradadellalupa.it.