Then and Now - How the city changes with time
Porta Mesagne
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Porta Mesagne |
Porta Mesagne, as Porta Lecce,
is an important and ancient entrance (gate) to the city,
flanked by her antique fortified Aragon walls,
the defensive system of the XVI century,
subsequently modified by Charles V, who added the 'Bastioni',
rampart strategic towers.
The ogee arched entrance is of Swebian origin which
ages back to approximately 1243, the smaller entrance
was built in the 1930's.
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by Giovanni Membola
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