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Maglie — Comune — Città di Maglie 
Coat of armsLocation of Maglie in Italy
MaglieCoordinates: 40°7′N 18°8′E / 40.117°N 18.133°E Country Italy Region Puglia Province Lecce (LE) Frazioni Morigino Government - Mayor Antonio Fitto Area - Total 22 km2 (8.5 sq mi) Elevation 81 m (266 ft) Population (31 July 2009) - Total 14,960 - Density 680/km2 (1,761.2/sq mi) Demonym Magliesi Time zone CET (UTC+1) - Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2) Postal code 73024 Dialing code 0836 Patron saint St. Nicholas of Bari Saint day 9 May Website Official website Maglie is a town and comune in the province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy.
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History
The Maglie area was settled as early as the Bronze Age and the early Iron Age, and before, as testified by the presence of archaic dolmens and menhirs, and by the Cattìe site, discovered in 1980, and featuring 12,000 tools and 800 bone remains.
Maglie, initially a countriside casale, developed around the castle built in the 13th century, probably under the Angevine kings of Naples and later renewed by Andriolo Lubello, the local baron under king Alfonso I of Aragon.
Main sights
- Duomo (Cathedral, also called Chiesa Collegiata). It was built in the late 18th century on the site of two previous buildings tracing back to 14th and 16th century. Its bell tower (1686-1690), standing at c. 48 m, is the tallest in the province. The four upper storeys are attributed to Giuseppe Zimbalo.
- Church of Madonna delle Grazie, in Baroque style (early 16th century). The interior has a 1645 Baroque altar and 17th century canvasses. It also features a column, similar to the Lecce's Column of St. Oronzo by Zimbalo, built in 1684-1687.
- Church of Madonna Addolorata (18th century)
- Palazzo Baronale
Economy
Maglie's economy is based on commerce, craftmanship (especially of local stone), and tourism.
Transportation
Maglie is served by the Ferrovie Sud Est Zollino-Gagliano and Maglie-Otranto lines.
It is crossed by two state roads, the SS16 Adriatica Lecce-Maglie-Otranto, and the SS275 from Santa Maria di Leuca.
Gallery
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Francesca Capece's statue in Aldo Moro Square.
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Cathedral's bell tower.
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Façade of the liceo ginnasio "Francesca Capece".
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Santa Maria delle Grazie Church
Famous people
- Aldo Moro (1916-1978), politician
Categories:- Cities and towns in Apulia
- Communes of the Province of Lecce
- Localities of Salento
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