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The month of March in the Cathedral Mosaic
March is the month of the resumption of agricultural activities, and its most widespread image in the artistic field refers to the tying or pruning of vines. Winter is drawing to a close, and work in the fields has resumed: at the end of the day, the farmer, seated on a stool, is intent on cleaning his left foot with a suitable tool. The depiction of March is accompanied by the zodiac sign of Pisces, the twelfth and final sign of the zodiac. The Christian year begins at the e


Ideas for Valentine's Day in Otranto
Ideas for Valentine's Day in Otranto


Feeling the Sea: Sport
Whether you're a sporty type always seeking challenges and adventures, or a quieter type who still enjoys new thrills and discoveries, you're sure to find the perfect activity for you. Riding the Waves Wind is essential for surfing and kitesurfing, and the Alimini beaches are the ideal place, swept by the north wind. To get you started and prepare everyone for these sports, Frassanito Surf Point has designed and developed an ingenious piece of equipment called the "easy groun


Trama Lab - Made in Salento
Tramalab, bottega di creazioni artigianali nel Borgo Antico di Otranto


What to do in Otranto?
Consigli per una vacanza a Otranto, Cosa fare a Otranto, Cosa vedere a Otranto


The "Jewish" Tower of Babel in Otranto
On the left, approximately halfway down the central nave of the Cathedral of Otranto , the famous mosaic floor (1163-1165) depicts for the first time in Southern Italy the biblical scene of the construction of the Tower of Babel (Genesis, 11, 19). C.A. Willemsen, who was the first and best to study it, was able to identify a significant, but not the only, Jewish influence. He writes that the Tower scene is undoubtedly drawn from a medieval Jewish tale that speaks of two ladde


Naturalistic Guided Tour
Scoprire nuovi luoghi spaziando con lo sguardo verso l’orizzonte sotto un cielo blu, immersi nei colori della natura e del mare.


MuDO reopens to the public
After years of significant and meticulous restoration work, commissioned by Bishop Donato Negro, the "Museo Diocesano" of Otranto will reopen its doors on July 1, 2024 (open from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm) under the episcopate of Bishop Francesco Neri. The renovated exhibition, spanning three floors of the building, showcases marvelous sculptures, precious silverware, rich textiles, antique printed volumes, and valuable ecclesiastical furnishings. Among


Southern Via Francigena
Un bellissimo cammino nel Salento tra sacro e profano.
Qui si trova l’ultima parte della Via Francigena nel Sud, l’antica strada che pellegrini, crociati, cavalieri templari e tanti altri seguivano per poi imbarcarsi per la Terra Santa.


Guided tour of the Old Town
Visita guidata del Centro Storico di Otranto


The best views in Salento
Dove andare per scoprire vedute mozzafiato in Salento


The month of February in the Cathedral Mosaic
The month of February in the Cathedral Mosaic
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