Discovering Otranto

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Must-see attractions in Otranto

Also known as the Gateway to the East and the City of Martyrs, in memory of the Turkish massacre of 1480, the easternmost tip of Italy boasts an ancient and fascinating history. Messapians, Greeks, Romans, Jews, Byzantines, Goths, Venetians, Lombards, French, Arabs, and Normans have all passed through, leaving indelible traces that continue to exert their fascination today.

BORGO ANTICO

Un intrico di stradine, lungo le quali si aprono locali alla moda, negozietti, ristoranti, racchiuso da antiche mura di cinta.

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Otranto welcome recommends

Stroll through the city's narrow streets with a professional guide who will tell you fascinating stories about famous attractions such as the Cathedral, the Castle and the imposing moat walls that surround the old town.

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