Otranto is a city with long history… Imagine that Turks took the city and occupied it for the long period. Now Otranto is like little, cozy resort on the Adriatic coast. It was cloudy, humid morning when I was wondering the coastal promenade and the narrow streets of the old city, which is very compact.
There are big towers . Portaterra is more impressive, long and high city walls and huge Aragoneese castle surrounded by moats. The cathedral church is very interestyng with fantastic mosaics on the floor and the chapel of the martyrs. It is also worth to find the miniature, bizantine basilica of St. Peter… Entry to the churches is free but the guy from the donation giving you the map of the city… I like picturesque Otranto with very few tourists on the streets. On the way from the old city to the station (it is about 1 km but slightly uphill) you will find two reasonably priced supermarkets open till 9 pm.
I am moving to the other accommodation without wi-fi. So do not be surprised if the next message will be delayed. 🙂
