The city of Ostuni is located in the Brindisi Province within the region of Apulia and just 8 kilometres from the Adriatic coast.The economy is primarily supported by the tourism industry and agriculture with grapes and olives being the main cash crops.
However, the city’s allure is found in its historical architecture, pristine sandy beaches of the Adriatic coastline, and the surrounding landscape. Historically, the region surrounding the city was originally settled during the Stone Age.
When the tourist season is at its peak, the population swells threefold to nearly 100,000 making it one of the more popular holiday and vacation destinations of the Apulia region.One of the primary attractions is Old Town, the citadel which is situated on a hilltop overlooking the city and still fortified and surrounded by its original protective walls dating back to ancient times.
However, the city’s allure is found in its historical architecture, pristine sandy beaches of the Adriatic coastline, and the surrounding landscape. Historically, the region surrounding the city was originally settled during the Stone Age.
When the tourist season is at its peak, the population swells threefold to nearly 100,000 making it one of the more popular holiday and vacation destinations of the Apulia region.One of the primary attractions is Old Town, the citadel which is situated on a hilltop overlooking the city and still fortified and surrounded by its original protective walls dating back to ancient times.
Ostuni is regarded as an architectural jewel as well and is often referred to as “La Città Bianca” (the White Town) because of the white houses and walls that the city is comprised of.
The city’s largest monuments and structures are the Bishop's Palace, the nearby cathedral, and several aristocratic palazzi. When you venture out into the surrounding countryside you will see the many fortified larger estates known as “masserie”, one of which is named San Domenico, the former home of the Knights or Malta.
The city’s largest monuments and structures are the Bishop's Palace, the nearby cathedral, and several aristocratic palazzi. When you venture out into the surrounding countryside you will see the many fortified larger estates known as “masserie”, one of which is named San Domenico, the former home of the Knights or Malta.
Ostuni is comprised of a series of alleyways, arches, elevation levels, narrow roads, and staircases with reminders of its medieval origins found around every corner of the city. However there is also the man-made factor of recent times to contend with. The combination of the two has made Ostuni the popular tourist destination that it is today.
If you have never seen this part of Italy, you are missing out on one of the most attractive cities in the country and should be an essential part of any Italian tour agenda.
If you have never seen this part of Italy, you are missing out on one of the most attractive cities in the country and should be an essential part of any Italian tour agenda.
From an accommodation standpoint, there are a number of excellent vacation rentals including several holiday rentals and villas nearby Ostuni to facilitate just about any budget. For the more discerning traveler, there are luxury villas available as well. You can also browse our huge selection of villas in the Apulia region. When you book with us, you will benefit from our service and our price match guarantee online.
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