Capo d'Otranto, Otranto

Name: Capo d'Otranto
Address: Otranto, Italy

#2 among attractions in Otranto

Top attraction, Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture

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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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°6'26"N, 18°31'14"E

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Capo d'Otranto – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Otranto Cathedral, Deer Cave, Santa Cesarea Terme, Castello Aragonese.

3.1 miNW
Ancient edifice with elaborate mosaics
Otranto Cathedral, Otranto
79 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 miSW
Prehistoric site
Deer Cave
62 min walk • 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.
5.9 miSW
Town
Santa Cesarea Terme
151 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.
3 miNW
40°8'40"N • 18°29'33"E
Castello Aragonese, Otranto
76 min walk • Art museum, Museum, Forts and castles
3.4 miNW
Church, Garden
Chiesa della Madonna dell'Altomare, Otranto
88 min walk • The church of Madonna dell'Altomare is a church in Otranto, in the province of Lecce.
2.7 miNW
Church
Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Martiri, Otranto
68 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.
2.5 miN
Ruins
Torre Del Serpe, Otranto
65 min walk • Torre del Serpe is a sighting tower on the Apulian coast near Otranto.
3.8 miW
Town
Uggiano la Chiesa
97 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...
5.4 miW
Town
Minervino di Lecce
138 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.
4.9 miW
Town
Giurdignano
127 min walk • Giurdignano is a town and comune in the province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy.