Torre Pinta hypogeum

Torre Pinta hypogeum is an archaeological site in Otranto, Lecce, Apulia. Torre Pinta hypogeum is situated nearby to the cave Ipogeo ostruito, as well as near Ipogeo sulla strada 1.

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Type: Archaeological site
Description: hypogeum tomb in Otranto
Also known as: “Torre Pinta”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Santa Maria dei Martiri and Otranto Cathedral.

Santa Maria dei Martiri

Church

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Santa Maria dei Martiri is a church, which is situated 790 metres northeast of Torre Pinta hypogeum.

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 1¼ km north of Torre Pinta hypogeum.

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 2 km north of Torre Pinta hypogeum.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Casamassella and Cape Otranto.

Casamassella

Hamlet

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Casamassella is a hamlet, which is situated 4 km southwest of Torre Pinta hypogeum.

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 4 km southeast of Torre Pinta hypogeum.