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Otranto

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Otranto (, , ; ; ; ; ) is a coastal town, port and comune in the province of Lecce (Apulia, Italy), in a fertile region once famous for its breed of horses. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").

The Castle of Otranto

novel by Horace Walpole

Ottoman invasion of Otranto

1480-1481 invasion of the Italian city of Otranto by Ottoman Empire forces

Battle of the Strait of Otranto

1917 naval battle

Otranto Barrage

naval Blockade during WW1

Otranto Cathedral

church building in Otranto, Italy

Battle of the Strait of Otranto

1940 battle in World War II

Tragedy of Otranto

Sinking of Katër i Radës