Points of interest

Square in shape, it was built in the 12th century under Norman rule.

An imposing fortress bordered by a deep moat, today a cultural centre

The Cathedral is a wonderful synthesis of Byzantine, Early Christian, and Romanesque elements. The floor mosaic is of notable value.

A small lake of an extraordinary emerald green color immersed in a Siena red earth, it is an absolutely not to be missed place.

A maze of narrow streets lined with trendy bars, shops and restaurants, surrounded by ancient city walls.

The small church constitutes a precious testimony to Byzantine rule in Terra d'Otranto.

The lighthouse represents the easternmost point of the peninsula, the place where the first sunrise in Italy rises.

The Torre Pinta Hypogeum is one of Otranto's hidden wonders, in the wonderful Valley of Memories, in an almost pristine natural setting.

The monument represents Otranto, in the guise of a woman wrapped in a large cloak who looks out to sea.

The Museum houses wonderful works of sculpture, precious silverware, rich textile artefacts, ancient printed volumes and ecclesiastical furnishings.

The church, also dedicated to San Francesco da Paola, stands on a hill overlooking the city, the Colle della Minerva.