Title
It confers upon itself the title of NOBLE thanks to a concession of the Emperor Carl V of the Hapsburg, bestowed for the magnificent welcome in occasion of his trip in Siena in 1536.
Badge
An eagle, because of the presence of Marescotti Palace within the borders of its territory, which has this animal carved in its arches and doors. Afterward the palace passed to the Piccolomini and finally to the Saracini.
Coat of arms
Golden badge with a black two-headed eagle, surmounted by imperial crown , and holding in its talons: a scepter, a sword and the imperial globe. In the background a radiant golden sun with the letters "U.I." written in light blue as per concession of King Humbert I during his visit with his wife Margherita.
Colours
Yellow flag bordered in black and light blue.
Watchword
⇒ Of the eagle the rostrum, the talon and the wing.
⇒ Unguibus et rostris (With fingernails and rostrum)
⇒ I alone support the gaze in the sun.
Symbolizes
Fighting spirit.
Lucky number
60
Guild
Notaries
Patrono Saint and feast day
Holy Name of the Virgin Mary; September, 12th (celebrated the nearest sunday).
Contrada Association
"Il Rostro" (The Rostris) - 6, Vicolo del Verchion
Historical seat and museum
Casato di Sotto 82-88
Horse house (stable)
vicolo dei Percennesi, 24-26
Oratory
Saint John the Baptist church formerly of the Congregation of Tredicini, via Casato di Sotto (officiated since 1788).
Baptismal font
Work by the sculptor Bruno Buracchini (1963) upon the basement is carved the motto: "Unguis et Rostris", it is located in Piazza Postierla.
the NewsPaper
Il lampione di Costa Larga (since 1977)
Twinned
Twinned with the city L'Aquila and La Valletta (Malta).