Maenza. Piazza della Portella

Maenza. Piazza della Portella

The Portella square is the old parade ground and is located opposite the castle of Maenza.

In this square the Maenza Baron was beheaded in 1123 under Pope Callistus II.

The Baron was accused of killing a representative of the Pope who arrived in the country to collect the taxes.


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