Torre Sant’Emiliano

Torre Sant’Emiliano is a tower in Otranto, Lecce, Apulia and has about 50 residents. Torre Sant’Emiliano is situated nearby to the village Porto Badisco, as well as near the locality Cape Otranto.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Deer Cave and Punta Palascia Lighthouse.

Deer Cave

Cave

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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. Deer Cave is situated 1¼ km southwest of Torre Sant’Emiliano.

Punta Palascia Lighthouse

Lighthouse

Punta Palascia Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located in Capo d'Otranto, which is the easternmost point in Italy and the narrowest point of Strait of Otranto at the mouth of Adriatic Sea. Punta Palascia Lighthouse is situated 2½ km northeast of Torre Sant’Emiliano.

Chiesa della Madonna della Serra

Church

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Chiesa della Madonna della Serra is a church, which is situated 3½ km west of Torre Sant’Emiliano.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Porto Badisco and Cape Otranto.

Porto Badisco

Village

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Porto Badisco is a village.

Cape Otranto

Locality

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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. Cape Otranto is situated 2½ km northeast of Torre Sant’Emiliano.