In a nutshell

Do you know why Ostuni is called “the white city” of Salento? You’ll find out walking through the old town with a local guide, among whitewashed houses that gleam in the sun. From Piazza della Libertà to the column of the patron saint, then on the medieval stone streets as far as the cathedral of the Assunta, you’ll be bathed in light. Beautiful, right? And then, keep on roaming in freedom!

Main stops

Walk through Ostuni’s old town: ancient walls; Piazza della Libertà; city hall; Sant’Oronzo column; cathedral of the Assunta
Free time

The programme

Walking through the labyrinth of streets in the town of Ostuni is perfect for fixing the memory of this dazzlingly white pearl of Salento in the mind.
So why all this white? Your local guide has two answers: the legendary one is about dazzling defense against enemies, and the historical one is about the disinfecting properties of whitewash, extremely useful against the plague.
Whatever the real reason, you’ll understand that here colors and atmospheres can charm anyone. But before heading into the old town, you certainly won’t want to miss the panoramic view from its walls. Click!
Amid paved alleys that suddenly expand into terraces over the Adriatic, you’ll find yourself in Piazza della Libertà, with its city hall and the Sant’Oronzo column, dedicated to the city’s patron saint.
Following the medieval streets, you reach the point of light that dominates the entire city: the cathedral of the Assunta, with its characteristic Gothic rose window, among the biggest in Europe.
At the end, you’ll still have free time to feast your eyes on the whiteness of this truly unique town.

Good to know

Wear comfortable shoes and suitable clothing for the places of worship you will be visiting.