THE GRANARIES

This large rectangular esplanade faces St. Publius Church and is known as The Granaries. This area is characterized by the presence of 76 underground bell-shaped grain silos, dug out in the ^17th century and used as storage facilities during wars and sieges. Their presence is indicated on the surface by large circular stones, a kind of cut column, which form the upper part of the pillars holding up the entire structure. This is a major venue for religious, political and festive events.