Ostuni (Puglia)

Panoramic view of Ostuni and the Mediterranean Sea

Ostuni square with Saint Oronzo's column

Ostuni, the "White Town" of the Mediterranean

Ostuni is a town in the province of Brindisi, Puglia. It is among the main towns attracting tourists in Puglia. The "Old Town" is Ostuni's citadel built on top of a hill and still fortified by the ancient walls. Ostuni is commonly referred to as "the White Town" (La Città Bianca in Italian) for its white walls and its typically white-painted architecture.

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Inspired Stays
Sala Musica at Palazzo Luce
Palazzo Luce: A Boutique Hotel in Lecce for Art and Design Aficionados

Sophisticated and small, Palazzo Luce holds a blue-chip collection of contemporary art and vintage design curated by owner Anna Maria Enselmi.

Travel
View of Gravina di Laterza, Puglia
5 Spectacular Italian Canyons and How to Visit Them

Italian canyons are often outshone by coasts and cities, or wrongly dismissed as too tough to reach. But these natural wonders are easier to explore than you’d think, and well worth seeking out.

 

Inspired Stays
Common area at Masseria Calderisi
Masseria Calderisi: A Ticket to Peace in the Heart of Puglia

Bordered by olive trees and citrus groves, this Puglian paradise between Bari and Brindisi is the perfect place to do a whole lot of nothing.

Italy in Brief
Dry grass burns in southern Italy
Here’s What You Need to Know About the Wildfires in Southern Italy

From the tip of Puglia to the island of Sicily, the beautiful macchia mediterranea — Mediterranean scrub — of southern Italy is in flames. Here’s what to know to stay safe and informed.

Food & Drink
Taralli fresh off the production line at Puglia Sapori
A Taste of Taralli, the Signature Snack of Puglia

The quintessential pre-dinner snack of Puglia and much of southern Italy, taralli have been called the “potato chip of Italy” for their ubiquity. Here’s how they got that status.

What you can't miss in Puglia

Where is Ostuni

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Recipes From Puglia

Recipes
orecchiette
Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa: Puglia's Signature Pasta Dish

Don't be intimidated by Puglia's primo (first course) par excellence: It's a simple dish for a weeknight dinner at home or an informal meal for guests.

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rustico
Rustico Leccese

Made with two discs of buttery puff and stuffed with béchamel, mozzarella and just a touch of tomato, the rustico is generally eaten in Lecce and the Salento for breakfast or as an afternoon or late night snack.

Recipes
Crostini with Burrata Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes. Ph. credit Coral Sisk
Crostini with Burrata Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Our recipe of the week is a tasty appetizer by writer and blogger Coral Sisk.

Recipes
Typical Easter Cake Made in Puglia: Scarcelle
Typical Easter Cake Made in Puglia: Scarcelle
Recipes
Tomatoes Al Gratin Apulia Style
Pomodori gratinati alla pugliese
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HI! We are attending a wedding at MASSERIA LA MACINA in September of 2024. I am having a trouble finding acomadations for a family of 8. Thank you!

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We are renovating a house near Monopoli. Once finished we intend to rent it out during peak months to, hopefully, high-end clients and use it ourselves at quieter times.

We would like to build an underground pool that can only be a maximum of 40 sq m. 

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Hello, I was hoping someone may be able to assist with sourcing a company who specialise in doors and windows in Solento, Puglia. We have been slowly improving the holiday property and now is the time to change shutter doors.

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