City of Sternatia - Granafei Palace and Subterranean Oil Mill
Channel: Città aperte in rete
Date: 2018-10-09

The ancient fortress of Sternatia, commissioned by the Orsini Del Balzo family, was transformed into one of the most charming noble residences of the province of Terra d’Otranto in the 18th century.
This architectural evolution process was commissioned by the Granafei family, feudal lords of Sternatia from 1734. 
Art historians attributed the design of the palace to the ingenious architect from Lecce Mauro Manieri.
The monumental portal, crowned by the noble coat of arms of the Granafei family, reinforces the linear shape of the building. 

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