First Greek-Messapian and Roman, then Byzantine and later Aragonese, Otranto is the easternmost city in Italy. The legacy of these many civilizations is still visible today — in the splendid and enigmatic mosaics of the cathedral, the Romanesque castle, and the ancient villages. Our expert guide will share fascinating anecdotes and curiosities about the ‘City of Martyrs’, as Otranto is often called.





