Porta a Mare

Porta a Mare is a city gate in Otranto, Lecce, Apulia. Porta a Mare is situated nearby to the church Chiesa dell’Immacolata, as well as near the museum Museo di Torre Matta.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include San Pietro and Otranto Cathedral.

San Pietro

Church

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San Pietro is a church.

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 200 metres northwest of Porta a Mare.

Santa Maria dei Martiri

Church

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Santa Maria dei Martiri is a church, which is situated 560 metres south of Porta a Mare.

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 a Mare.