Grotta Sfondata

Grotta Sfondata is a cave in Otranto, Lecce, Apulia. Grotta Sfondata is situated nearby to the cave Grotta delle Conchiglie, as well as near Grotta Verde (PU 921).

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Otranto railway station and Otranto Cathedral.

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 2½ km south of Grotta Sfondata.

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 3 km south of Grotta Sfondata.

Madonna dell’Altomare

Church

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Madonna dell’Altomare is a church, which is situated 2½ km south of Grotta Sfondata.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Casamassella and Cape Otranto.

Casamassella

Hamlet

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Casamassella is a hamlet, which is situated 7 km south of Grotta Sfondata.

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 8 km southeast of Grotta Sfondata.