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Gate of Saint Blaise

Local name: Porta San Biagio

One of the three entrance gates to the former Lecce, located in the southern part of the city walls. It was built in 1773 and is dedicated to St. Biagio, a bishop from Lecce who was martyred in Armenia. His figure was placed on the top of the neoclassical gate above the columns and tympanum.

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    Piazza d'Italia 873100 Lecce , Italy