View of the Church of Purgatory and Benedict XIII Square in Gravina in Puglia

Benedict XIII Square constitutes one of the central locations in the historic fabric of Gravina in Puglia, a town in the Murgia Barese region. The name honors Pope Pietro Francesco Orsini, who was archbishop and cardinal of this diocese before becoming Pope Benedict XIII. The Church of Purgatory faces the square, a Baroque building whose construction dates back to the 18th century, characterized by a facade that features decorative elements and a clock in the upper section. The square is a connection point between the Murattiano center and the oldest part of the city, also including a fountain and a commemorative plaque, elements that bear witness to the historical context and the civil and religious function of the urban space.

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