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Colonne di San Basilio
37.3369° N, 14.8547° E
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The Colonne di San Basilio (Columns of St Basil) are an ancient Greek structure, which take their name from the mountain of San Basilio where they are located, in the territory of Lentini.
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Houël sketches and account
1777
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