Porta d’Oriente

Porta d’Oriente is a port in Otranto, Lecce, Apulia. Porta d’Oriente is situated nearby to the church San Pietro, as well as near Otranto Cathedral.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Otranto Cathedral and San Pietro.

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 250 metres southwest of Porta d’Oriente.

San Pietro

Church

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San Pietro is a church, which is situated 170 metres southwest of Porta d’Oriente.

Madonna dell’Altomare

Church

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Madonna dell’Altomare is a church, which is situated 640 metres northwest of Porta d’Oriente.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cape Otranto and Casamassella.

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 5 km southeast of Porta d’Oriente.