Walloon Christian Basilica of San Biagio
The small basilica located at the foot of the eastern slope of the Hill of the Temples on Vallone San Biagio, under the Temple of Juno. The small church (9,20 × 6,15 m) was built in the early 2th century AD over a Roman tomb from an earlier period. The front part of the small nave contains XNUMX tombs, it is assumed that they are the tombs of the martyrs Peregrino and Libertino (the latter bishop of the city) during the persecution of Valerian and Gallienus in the mid-third century. AD and that the church was built on their tombs placed in the very place of their sacrifice. Another small tomb, set against the southern wall of the cell, dates back to the XNUMXth century AD
"Sicily on the Net" web area connected: Archaeological Area of Agrigento (Valley of the Temples) (1997)
Area recognized by UNESCO (Source Unesco.org)
Download map in pdf: IT-831-item28
The gates of Agrigento (Source Wikipedia)
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