Enclosed by fascinating walls that testify how the inhabitants of this land have always had to defend themselves... #tuttitaly
In the province of Lecce, Otranto is a labyrinth of alleys that fascinate you and invite you to discover the historic center and countless local craft shops. It is impossible to remain without leather sandals, a typical Salento product, and the beautiful ceramics and original jewels created with shells and pearls.
The ancient village is enclosed by fascinating walls that testify to how the inhabitants of this land have always had to defend themselves. Closely related to the town walls is the Castle of Otranto, a true masterpiece of military architecture.
Otranto is part of the club "The most beautiful villages in Italy." This city pulsates with life and history.
The references to oriental architecture are outstanding because around 1480, Otranto was besieged by the Turks, who forced the locals to convert to the Islamic faith.
As mentioned in place of Santa Maria di Leuca, Punta Palascìa is recognized, according to nautical conventions, as the point of separation between the Ionian and the Adriatic Sea. From Punta Palascia, up to the Cava di Bauxite and along the Adriatic coast, on clear days, when the sea breeze blows away the fog, the mountains of Albania can be glimpsed on the horizon.
Otranto is poetry that you feel in the old city's narrow streets, among the craft shops and restaurants that spread the scents of local cuisine through the alleys. The historic center is a rosebud between the sea and the new city.
The hidden glimpses of Otranto are made of flowered balconies and elegant buildings with bare walls, which give shivers of magical beauty.
Today Otranto is one of Italy's most important tourist cities; the signs of the past stand out in its historic center and outside the walls. Its sea and ancient village make it one of the treasures of Salento and one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites because it is a "witness of peace."
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