Grotta della Monaca

Grotta della Monaca is a cave in Otranto, Lecce, Apulia. Grotta della Monaca is situated nearby to the hamlet Casamassella, as well as near the locality Cape Otranto.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Otranto railway station and Otranto Cathedral.

Otranto railway station

Railway station

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Otranto is a railway station in Otranto, Italy. The station is located on the Lecce–Otranto railway. The train services and the railway infrastructure are operated by Ferrovie del Sud Est. Otranto railway station is situated 1½ km south of Grotta della Monaca.

Otranto Cathedral

Church

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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. Otranto Cathedral is situated 2 km south of Grotta della Monaca.

Madonna dell’Altomare

Church

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Madonna dell’Altomare is a church, which is situated 1½ km south of Grotta della Monaca.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Casamassella and Cape Otranto.

Casamassella

Hamlet

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Casamassella is a hamlet, which is situated 6 km southwest of Grotta della Monaca.

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 7 km southeast of Grotta della Monaca.