Ostuni
Italy
Discover the magic of the "white city" with an in-depth walking tour and enter the majestic Romanesque Cathedral featuring Italy's biggest rose window.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Ostuni, known throughout the world as 'La Città Bianca,' or the White City. Perched majestically on a hilltop overlooking the vast Adriatic Sea and an endless sea of ancient olive trees, Ostuni is a breathtaking…
Listen in the app2Piazza della Libertà — The Civic Heart
Our journey begins in the grand Piazza della Libertà, the expansive public square that serves as Ostuni's living room. At the center of this vibrant space stands the Colonna di Sant'Oronzo, a twenty-meter-tall Baroque limestone…
Listen in the app3Via Cattedrale — The Artisan Spine
As you walk up Via Cattedrale, the main artery of the historic center, you are immersed in the commercial and artistic soul of Ostuni. This street is lined with small boutiques and artisan shops selling local olive oil, handmade…
Listen in the app4The Duomo — A Gothic Crown
At the highest point of Ostuni stands its architectural crown: the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, or the Duomo. Built in the fifteenth century, this cathedral is a rare example of Late Gothic architecture in a region dominated…
Listen in the app5Arco Scoppa — The Bridge of the Bishop
Just steps from the cathedral entrance, you will find one of Ostuni’s most iconic and photographed structures: the Arco Scoppa. This elegant stone arch, built in 1750, serves as a bridge connecting the Bishop’s Palace with the…
Listen in the app6Museum of Pre-Classical Civilizations — The First Mother
To truly understand how deep Ostuni’s history runs, we must visit the Museum of Pre-Classical Civilizations of Southern Murgia, housed in a former monastery along Via Cattedrale. Here lies one of the most extraordinary…
Listen in the app7Belvedere di Ostuni — The Valley of Olive Trees
As the sun begins its descent, we make our way to the Belvedere di Ostuni, a peaceful overlook located at the edge of the historic core. From this elevated perch, the White City seems to float above a vast green sea of ancient…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our exploration of Ostuni, I hope you carry with you the sense of timelessness that permeates this extraordinary place. We have walked through a city that has served as a sanctuary for twenty-eight thousand years,…
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What is Ostuni?
Ostuni is a place in Italy with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 40.7319, 17.5743 |
| Last updated |
