Otranto, Puglia, Italy
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Otranto, Puglia, Italy

Otranto, Puglia, Italy

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Created: Thursday, February 13, 2025 - Departure: Saturday, July 19, 2025
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Based on 2 adults
Created: Thursday, February 13, 2025 - Departure: Saturday, July 19, 2025

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In spite of the great development of buildings, Otranto preserves an almost intact historical center, which shines in all its splendor protected by the fortifications overlooking the south shore of the natural harbor. The natural entrance to the historical center is the Porta Alfonsina, in memory of Alfonso, Duke of Calabria, who liberated the city from Turkish domination. A series of alleys lead us to the Otranto Cathedral, a jewel of Romanesque-pugliese architecture, built in 1080-88 and also known as Catedrale dell'Annunziata. The gabled façade is dominated by a Gothic-Arab style rosette from the 15th century and a Baroque portal from 1764. Its austere interior, with three naves, is decorated with a 17th-century ceilings in gilded wood and by 14 Granite columns. In the Chapel of the Martyrs, to the right of the main altar, the bones of the victims of the Turkish massacre are preserved. The masterpiece, however, is depicted on the ground in a beautiful mosaic in bright colors by the priest Pantaleone (1163-1166), depicting scenes from the Bible and medieval epic cycles. Beneath the apse is the wide crypt, supported by a jungle of columns with capitals of different periods and Byzantine frescoes. Near the cathedral, we find the Diocesan Museum, which displays a collection of fabrics and liturgical objects, statues and paintings belonging to the church, as the fifteenth century baptismal font. We can also observe interesting fragments of a late-Roman mosaic found under the muscled pavement. The main street of the village is Corso Garibaldi, vibrant and crowded, which rises in the direction of the town square, or Piazza del Popolo, with the Torre dell'Orologio (Clock Tower) dating from 1779. From here you reach San Pietro , A Byzantine church that dates back to the X-XI century, and was for many years the seat of Greek worship. The exterior looks austere; In contrast, the interior is a plant in Greek cross, inserted inside a square, and very decorated. Marked by three small ships supported by eight columns, the church has its walls and vaults covered with frescoes depicting biblical scenes. The cannon vault of the ship to the northwest is adorned by the "Last Supper" and the "Lavatory of the feet".
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19 Jul
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7 Nights
Miramare Apartments 8.9 Very good
Otranto - At 0.4 km from the centreROOM ONLYLungomare Terra D'Otranto, Otranto 73028 One-Bedroom House (1 sofa bed)
Miramare Apartments is a beachfront property located in Otranto, less than 1 km from Castellana Beach and 18 km from Roca. The property features sea and city views, and is 200 metres from Spiaggia degli Scaloni. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. All units include a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, and a private bathroom, while some feature a terrace or a balcony. An oven, a fridge and stovetop are also featured, as well as a coffee machine. The units include a wardrobe. Guests can chill out in the on-site bar, while a minimarket is also available. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Otranto, like fishing. Piazza Mazzini is 46 km from Miramare Apartments, while Sant' Oronzo Square is 46 km away. Brindisi - Salento Airport is 86 km from the property.
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