Pillbox 3 di Casole

Pillbox 3 di Casole is a bunker in Otranto, Lecce, Apulia. Pillbox 3 di Casole is situated nearby to the cave Ipogeo vicino Villa Anna Maria, as well as near Frantoio ipogeo di Casole 1/2.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Torre Pinta hypogeum and Otranto Cathedral.

Torre Pinta hypogeum

Archaeological site

Photo: Ingo Kuebler, CC BY 3.0.

Torre Pinta hypogeum is an archaeological site, which is situated 1½ km north of Pillbox 3 di Casole.

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 3 km north of Pillbox 3 di Casole.

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 3 km southeast of Pillbox 3 di Casole.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cape Otranto and Casamassella.

Cape Otranto

Locality

Photo: Gabbiano64, Public domain.

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 3 km southeast of Pillbox 3 di Casole.