Grotta Palombara

Grotta Palombara is a cave in Otranto, Lecce, Apulia. Grotta Palombara is situated nearby to the tower Torre dell’Orte, as well as near Torre del Serpe.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Torre dell’Orte and Torre del Serpe.

Torre dell’Orte

Tower

Photo: Fabrizio Garrisi, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Torre dell’Orte is a tower, which is situated 240 metres southeast of Grotta Palombara.

Torre del Serpe

Tower

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Torre del Serpe is a tower, which is situated 350 metres northwest of Grotta Palombara.

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 1½ km northwest of Grotta Palombara.

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 3½ km south of Grotta Palombara.