Gate of Saint Blaise

Lecce, Italy

Gate of Saint Blaise is one of the three entrance gates to the old town of Lecce, located in the southern part of the city walls. It was built in 1773 and is dedicated to St. Biagio (Blaise), 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.

Castles and fortifications in Italy

Address

Piazza d'Italia 8, Lecce, Italy

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Details

Founded: 1773
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

bianca gainus (3 months ago)
a magnific gate into the ,leccendary, Lecce. understated but better without the river of tourists

Alessandro Bruno (4 months ago)
Lecce is a terrific spot, classy old town, terrific restaurants with amazing food and unique photo spots

Θοδωρής Γκ (5 months ago)
Nice gate to the historic center

Hank Mierzwa (17 months ago)
I hadd been told Lecce is the Florence of the south, but I did not expect the quality of the art and the grandiose churches. Certainly rivals anywhere else in Italy

Asif Waheed (2 years ago)
V nice area to visit . Lots if good places around like shops and restaurants

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