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Basilica of San Leucio

An archaeological area in Canosa di Puglia tells the city's ancient history. Here, in fact, the remains of a huge temple dedicated to Minerva, which later became an early Christian basilica, are appreciated.

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Puglia

Via Santa Lucia, 100, 76012 Canosa di Puglia BT, Italia (0m s.l.m.)

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Alessandra Lana

Although we see only ruins, the size of the area involved makes it clear that both the pagan temple and the early Christian basilica must have been huge, probably among the largest of their type found in Apulia.

 
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