Deer Cave

#1313 among destinations in Italy

Prehistoric site

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The Deer Cave is a natural cave at the Salento coast near the town of Porto Badisco, around 8 km south of Otranto in Apulia, Italy. Unknown before 1970 it came to immediate international attention after the discovery of its impressive, innovative and enigmatic complex galleries of prehistoric parietal wall paintings. ()

Local name: Grotta dei Cervi Length: 4921 ftCoordinates: 40°5'0"N, 18°29'15"E

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Deer Cave – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Otranto Cathedral, Capo d'Otranto, Santa Cesarea Terme, Castello Aragonese.

4.3 miN
Ancient edifice with elaborate mosaics
Otranto Cathedral, Otranto
111 min walk • Otranto Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the Italian city of Otranto, dedicated to the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary. It is the archiepiscopal seat of the Archdiocese of Otranto. The cathedral was consecrated in 1088.
2.4 miNE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Capo d'Otranto, Otranto
62 min walk • Cape Palascìa, commonly known as Capo d'Otranto, is Italy's most easterly point. It is situated in the territory of the Apulian city of Otranto, in the Province of Lecce at 40° 7' northing and 18° 31' easting.
3.6 miSW
Town
Santa Cesarea Terme
92 min walk • One of the main attractions in Santa Cesarea Terme is the thermal baths, which have been renowned for their healing properties for centuries. Visitors can indulge in a rejuvenating soak in the mineral-rich waters, surrounded by the beautiful Mediterranean landscape.
4.2 miN
40°8'40"N • 18°29'33"E
Castello Aragonese, Otranto
108 min walk • Art museum, Museum, Forts and castles
4.6 miN
Church, Garden
Chiesa della Madonna dell'Altomare, Otranto
117 min walk • The church of Madonna dell'Altomare is a church in Otranto, in the province of Lecce.
6.3 miSW
History museum, Museum, Forts and castles
Castello Aragonese, Castro
160 min walk • Castro Castle is located in the municipality of Castro in the province of Lecce, Puglia.
3.9 miN
Church
Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Martiri, Otranto
100 min walk • The church of Santa Maria dei Martiri is a church in Otranto. It stands on Minerva Hill, the scene of the martyrdom of eight hundred Otrantines on August 14, 1480.
4.1 miN
Ruins
Torre Del Serpe, Otranto
106 min walk • Torre del Serpe is a sighting tower on the Apulian coast near Otranto.
2.3 miNW
Town
Uggiano la Chiesa
59 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Uggiano la Chiesa is the historic Chiesa Matrice di San Giovanni Battista, a stunning Baroque church that dates back to the 16th century. Visitors can admire the intricate architecture and beautiful frescoes that adorn the interior...
3.6 miW
Town
Minervino di Lecce
91 min walk • Minervino di Lecce is a town and comune in the province of Lecce, Apulia, south-eastern Italy. It is situated in the eastern part of the Salento peninsula about 43 kilometres from Lecce, not far from Otranto.
4.2 miNW
Town
Giurdignano
108 min walk • Giurdignano is a town and comune in the province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy.