Grotte dell’Orte

Grotte dell’Orte is in Otranto, Lecce, Apulia. Grotte dell’Orte is situated nearby to the tower Torre dell’Orte, as well as near the cave Grotta Bioconcrezionata (CAT. PU. 1812).

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Torre dell’Orte and Torre del Serpe.

Torre dell’Orte

Tower

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Torre dell’Orte is a tower, which is situated 110 metres southwest of Grotte dell’Orte.

Torre del Serpe

Tower

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Torre del Serpe is a tower, which is situated 550 metres northwest of Grotte dell’Orte.

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 2 km northwest of Grotte dell’Orte.

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 Grotte dell’Orte.