Otranto

Also known as Hydrus, Hydruntum

comuna italiana

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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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Within Vinony's link graph, Otranto is referenced by 871 other articles, and connects out to Ottoman invasion of Otranto, Ancient Greek and Brindisi.

The entry is geolocated on the map, across 3 mapped points.

It is catalogued under topics including Borghi più belli d'Italia, Castles in Italy and Cities and towns in Apulia.

Its subject is documented across 64 Wikipedia language editions.

Key facts

Italian comune.name: Otranto
Italian comune.official_name: Comune di Otranto
Italian comune.native_name: Oṭṛàntu (Salentino)
Italian comune.image_skyline: Otranto - Seafront - 01.jpg
Italian comune.image_caption: Otranto seen from the castle
Italian comune.image_shield: Otranto-Stemma.png
Italian comune.shield_alt: Coat of arms of Otranto
Italian comune.shield_size: 80px
Italian comune.pushpin_label_position: left
Italian comune.region: Apulia
Italian comune.province: Lecce (LE)
Italian comune.frazioni: Porto Badisco, Conca Spellucchia
Italian comune.mayor: Francesco Bruni
Italian comune.area_total_km2: 77.2
Italian comune.population_total: 5583
Italian comune.population_as_of: 31 October 2025
Italian comune.population_demonym: Idruntini or Otrantini
Italian comune.elevation_m: 15

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: comune of Italy
Official name: Otranto
Country: Italy
Located in: province of Lecce
Population: 5631
Area: 77.2
Elevation: 15
Time zone: UTC+02:00
Shares border with: Palmariggi
Official website: www.comune.otranto.le.it
Image: Otranto dal bastione dei Pelasgi.jpg
Dialing code: 0836
Licence plate code: LE
Patron saint: martyrs of Otranto

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Commons category: Otranto
postal code: 73028
category for people who died here: Category:Deaths in Otranto
topic's main category: Category:Otranto
category of associated people: Category:People from Otranto
Commons gallery: Otranto
described by source: Pauly–Wissowa
P11012: Linda Mvusi
native label: Otranto
member of: The most beautiful villages in Italy
P12749: Erika Fuchs

Sources (6)

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Article · Português

Otranto ou, muito raramente, Hidrunto é uma comuna italiana da região da Puglia, província de Lecce, com cerca de 5.273 habitantes. Estende-se por uma área de 76 km², tendo uma densidade populacional de 69 hab/km². Faz fronteira com Cannole, Carpignano Salentino, Giurdignano, Melendugno, Palmariggi, Santa Cesarea Terme, Uggiano la Chiesa. Pertence à rede das Aldeias mais bonitas de Itália.

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