| This lovely piazza has been watched over by
patron saint St. Oronzo since 1871, although its origins as an
ancient marketplace predate that considerably! |
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| In the 15th century an elliptical amphitheater was built
and the remains can be seen today, with the extensions and alterations
added over the centuries. |
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It was originally built to hold some 20,000
spectators The state seat was built in the 1592 by the Venetian
Pier Mocenico, and was used for all sorts of public meetings.
During the Fascist era, in 1937 some rooms were demolished to
accommodate its transformation into an INA headquarters. |
piazza Duomo
S.Croce
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