Otranto
Sign in to saveOtranto (, , ; ; ; ; ) 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").
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Otranto is a coastal town and port in southeastern Italy, located in the province of Lecce in a region historically known for breeding horses. It is recognized as one of Italy's most beautiful villages, making it notable for both its historical significance and scenic appeal.
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Key facts
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- Otranto
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- Comune di Otranto
- Italian comune.native_name
- Oṭṛàntu (Salentino)
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- Otranto - Seafront - 01.jpg
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- Otranto seen from the castle
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- Coat of arms of Otranto
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- 80px
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- left
- Italian comune.region
- Apulia
- Italian comune.province
- Lecce (LE)
- Italian comune.frazioni
- Porto Badisco, Conca Spellucchia
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15 sectionsContents
- History
- Ottoman invasion
- Napoleonic Wars
- World War I
- World War II
- Geography
- Climate
- Main sights
- Culture
- International relations
- Twin towns – Sister cities
- See also
- Sources
- References
- External links
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").
It is located on the east coast of the Salento peninsula. The Strait of Otranto, to which the city gives its name, connects the Adriatic Sea with the Ionian Sea and separates Italy from Albania. The harbour is small and has little trade.