Otranto, Coastal commune in Puglia, Italy
The white limestone buildings of Otranto rise along the Adriatic coastline, forming narrow streets that lead to a protected harbor and beach front.
In 1480, Ottoman forces invaded Otranto, resulting in the execution of 800 citizens who refused to convert to Islam and were later canonized as martyrs.
The Cathedral of Otranto contains an extensive floor mosaic from 1166, depicting biblical scenes and medieval imagery across the entire nave.
The town maintains direct ferry connections to Greece and Albania, with services operating regularly from its port during summer months.
Positioned at Italy's easternmost point, Otranto witnesses the country's first sunrise each day at the Punta Palascia lighthouse.
Location: Lecce
Capital city: Otranto
Elevation above the sea: 15 m
Shares border with: Cannole, Giurdignano, Melendugno, Santa Cesarea Terme, Uggiano la Chiesa, Carpignano Salentino, Palmariggi
Address: 73028 Otranto, Province of Lecce, Italy 73028 Otranto
Website: http://comune.otranto.le.it
GPS coordinates: 40.14782,18.48593
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:42
Otranto Cathedral
487 m
Castello di Otranto
680 m
Deer Cave
7.2 km
Aragonese Castle of Otranto
663 m
Baia dei Turchi
5.6 km
San Pietro
613 m
Torre del Serpe
1.8 km
Punta Palascia Lighthouse
5.3 km
Alimini
6.9 km
Parco naturale regionale Costa Otranto - S.Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase
6.1 km
Torre Sant'Emiliano
6.4 km
Spiaggia di Porto Badisco
7.4 km
Torre Santo Stefano
4.1 km
Torre dell'Orte
2.3 km
Chiesa Madre (Giurdignano)
5.3 km
Circolo Ippico Tumara
2.2 km
Caletta Porto Russo
7.8 km
Dolmen Li Scusi
7.4 km
Parco Avventura Orte
2.1 km
Chiesa Madre di San Michele Arcangelo (Casamassella)
4.6 km
Spiaggia di Cala Casotto
2.8 km
Percorso megalitico
5.9 km
Spiaggia della Punticeddha
11.9 km
Lido della Staffa
1.1 km
Torre Campaniara
452 m
Torre Pinta hypogeum
1.6 km
Grotta Palombara
2.1 km
San Salvatore
5.5 kmReviews
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