Salento, Baia dei Turchi 4* Adults Only Mezza Pensione from 475 €

Total price From 949 €

Created: Friday, May 10, 2024 - Departure: Saturday, June 8, 2024

About the destination

In spite of the great development of buildings, Otranto preserves an almost intact historical center, which shines in all its splendor protected by the fortifications overlooking the south shore of the natural harbor. The natural entrance to the historical center is the Porta Alfonsina, in memory of Alfonso, Duke of Calabria, who liberated the city from Turkish domination. A series of alleys lead us to the Otranto Cathedral, a jewel of Romanesque-pugliese architecture, built in 1080-88 and also known as Catedrale dell'Annunziata. The gabled façade is dominated by a Gothic-Arab style rosette from the 15th century and a Baroque portal from 1764. Its austere interior, with three naves, is decorated with a 17th-century ceilings in gilded wood and by 14 Granite columns. In the Chapel of the Martyrs, to the right of the main altar, the bones of the victims of the Turkish massacre are preserved. The masterpiece, however, is depicted on the ground in a beautiful mosaic in bright colors by the priest Pantaleone (1163-1166), depicting scenes from the Bible and medieval epic cycles. Beneath the apse is the wide crypt, supported by a jungle of columns with capitals of different periods and Byzantine frescoes. Near the cathedral, we find the Diocesan Museum, which displays a collection of fabrics and liturgical objects, statues and paintings belonging to the church, as the fifteenth century baptismal font. We can also observe interesting fragments of a late-Roman mosaic found under the muscled pavement. The main street of the village is Corso Garibaldi, vibrant and crowded, which rises in the direction of the town square, or Piazza del Popolo, with the Torre dell'Orologio (Clock Tower) dating from 1779. From here you reach San Pietro , A Byzantine church that dates back to the X-XI century, and was for many years the seat of Greek worship. The exterior looks austere; In contrast, the interior is a plant in Greek cross, inserted inside a square, and very decorated. Marked by three small ships supported by eight columns, the church has its walls and vaults covered with frescoes depicting biblical scenes. The cannon vault of the ship to the northwest is adorned by the "Last Supper" and the "Lavatory of the feet".

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08 Jun

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Resort Baia dei Turchi 8.8 Very good

Otranto - At 4.0 km from the centerHALF BOARDVia Fontanelle, Otranto 73028 Camera doppia classic

With a stay at Resort Baia dei Turchi in Otranto, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Alimini Lakes and Alimini Beach. This beach hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Baia Dei Turchi Beach and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Spiaggia degli scaloni.Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities including an outdoor tennis court and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.Stay in one of 72 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

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Quota Formula Senza Pensieri Assicurazione (Annullamento per motivi di salute non pre-esistenti e certificabili) - Regione (Paese dell'operatore unico) - Giorni (8)

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Trip summary

8 Jun 2024 - 15 Jun 2024

Nights 7

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