What to see in Ostuni
Castles, churches and crypts, museums, beaches and nature: photos, description, how to get there and the events on nearby.
20 places
Churches and cryptsCathedral of Santa Maria AssuntaA splendid example of Romanesque and Gothic architecture, declared a
national monument, the cathedral of Ostuni is the town's very beating
heart. Ostuni
Churches and cryptsChiesa della Madonna del CarmineA magnificent neoclassical gem with Baroque heart, the Church of Madonna
del Carmine stands in the lower part of the white city. Ostuni
Churches and cryptsThe Sanctuary-Crypt of Santa Maria della NovaThe beautiul crypt of the sanctuary of Santa Maria della Nova, a Brazilian
place of worship, lies under Ostuni’s most ancient church. Ostuni
Farmhouses and oil millsThe ‘’Lacopagliaro’’ underground oil millAn hypogeum of medieval origin, the underground oil mil Lacopagliaro in
Ostuni holds several spaces in its bowels destined to the production of
oil. Ostuni
Nature and gardensThe Millenaries’ CaveTrail with delightful views leading to a naturally-formed cave, and a
chance to see the traces left by the human beings who once lived there. Ostuni
Churches and cryptsThe grotto of the sanctuary of St. OrontiusAccording to tradition, the karst cave on which stands the sanctuary
dedicated to St. Orontius, once used as a shelter by the latter and St.
Justus in the 1st century AD, has been inhabited uninterruptedly from the… Ostuni
Churches and cryptsThe Grotto of Santa Maria d’AgnanoAn archaeological site of great importance, the cave of Santa Maria
d’Agnano is an age-old place of worship, only a few kilometers from Ostuni. Ostuni
Sea and cavesMorelli BeachThe beach of Morelli river, with its pristine beaches, freshwater springs
and rare Mediterranean plants, is a peaceful place in the heart of the Dune
Costiere park. Ostuni
Museums and theatresMuseum of Preclassical Civilizations of Southern Murgia and Archaeological Park of Santa Maria AgnanoThe museum dedicated to the preclassic civilizations of the southern Murgia
is home to valuable artifacts including the skeleton of a pregnant woman
who lived in the Paleolithic period. Ostuni
Museums and theatresThe Ostuni Diocesan MuseumInside Palazzo Episcopio, this museum holds the historic-artistic heritage
of Ostuni’s church. Ostuni
Nature and gardensRegional Nature Park Dune Costiere da Torre Canne a Torre San LeonardoIn the land of Regina tomato and Cappelli wheat, the park is a landscape to
experience, amid beaches, dolmens, lame (typical gullies in Puglia) of
karst origin and small lakes, populated by herons and little egrets. Ostuni
FunPiazza della LibertàBetween past and present, ancient traces of history and modern commercial
activities, beats the heart of the White City. Ostuni
Sea and cavesPiloneBlue sea and dunes dotted with Mediterranean scrub, a few kilometres away
from Ostuni, the beaches in the locality Pilone offer amazing views. Ostuni
Sea and cavesPorto di Villanova di OstuniOstuni's tourist marina in Villanova is enclosed between two piers with some berths for pleasure craft. Ostuni
Sea and cavesRosa MarinaThe sandy beaches of Rosa Marina, surrounded by the Mediterranean scrub,
are the perfect place for those who are looking for a relaxing area, but
also for windsurf and kitesurf lovers. Ostuni
Churches and cryptsSantuario di Sant’OronzoAt a little distance from the “White City”, the Sanctuary of Sant’Oronzo
conserves the Basilian crypt where the Saint took shelter during the
persecutions. Ostuni
Sea and cavesVillanovaFrom the shades of the sea to the lively tourist port: the beach of
Villanova appears a few step away from the “white town”. Ostuni- Churches and cryptsConvent and Church of the MonacelleIn the heart of Ostuni’s captivating historic center, the Monacelle complex houses significant archeological artifacts discovered in the Brindisi countryside. Ostuni
- Farmhouses and oil millsMasseria Lo SpagnuloAn overshadowing 16th-century fortified complex in Ostuni’s countryside, devoted, today as then, to traditional agricultural activities. Ostuni
- Farmhouses and oil millsMasseria MontalbanoA vestige of the ancient burg of Montalbano Vecchio, this masseria in Ostuni is a treasure trove of history dating from the 16th century. Ostuni
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)