Temple of San Miserino

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Temple of San Miserino, Roman temple in San Donaci, Italy.

The Temple of San Miserino features an octagonal structure inscribed within a square of 7.65 by 7.30 meters, topped with a concrete lowered dome.

Archaeological surveys in the 1970s uncovered evidence of continuous occupation from the 1st to 6th centuries CE, with 2nd-century mosaics found within the structure.

The interior walls display red-background frescoes and stucco-decorated capitals from the 6th century, representing the transition from Roman to Early Christian architecture.

The temple stands along the ancient Via ad Lippium, a documented road from 1100 CE that connected the cities of Oria and Lecce through the Salento peninsula.

The building contains four semicircular and two rectangular niches, with a mosaic floor featuring dark tesserae and white borders.

Location: San Donaci

Architectural style: Early Christian architecture

GPS coordinates: 40.48069,17.86070

Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:49

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