The medieval town of Oria

The town of Oria is located in the North of Salento and belongs to the province of Brindisi. The center is situated on the most elevated heights, a cordon of hills of ancient coastal dunes, overlooking the plain of the Tableland D'Otranto (also called the board of Lecce ), on the ancient route of the Via Appia, 6 km from Francavilla Fontana 32 Km from Brindisi, 36 km from Taranto, 42 km from Lecce and 100 km from Bari its territory has an area of about 9000 hectares and adjoins one of Francavilla, Torre Santa Susanna, Erchie and Latimer in Brindisi and Sava Manduria in Tarantino. Charming town of ancient origins, as evidenced by the impressive and beautiful medieval castle, today the city, for its beauty and monumental landscape, is among the most important destinations in the region's territory. In addition, several archaeological excavations have brought to light findings and evidence from various eras from the past. The center is beautiful, with large squares and ancient churches. Among its treasures, stands the Castello Svevo: The imposing mansion was built between 1225 and 1233 by an order of Emperor Frederick II in the highest part of the city. It has a characteristic shape of an isosceles triangle, very nice inside and out and offers a beautiful view from the " Torre Dello Sperone ", like the prow of a ship. Thanks to its favorable and ideal location it is a "pearl" between the Adriatic and the Ionian Sea, the two seas that bathe Puglia - it is a great stop for those who choose Apulia for the holidays. The town is about 15 km from the beautiful beaches of Salentos Ionic coast , approximately a 15 minute drive away. You find there: Field of Maruggio Marino, San Pietro in Bevagna, Torre Colimena, Punta Prosciutto etc. . Excellent local kitchen that will delight you with sublime food