Torre dell’Orte

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

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Torre del Serpe and Otranto Cathedral.

Torre del Serpe

Tower

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Torre del Serpe is a tower, which is situated 590 metres northwest of Torre 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 Torre dell’Orte.

Santa Maria dei Martiri

Church

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Santa Maria dei Martiri is a church, which is situated 1¼ km west of Torre 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 Torre dell’Orte.