The beautiful white city of Ostuni we can define the heart of Puglia and our Alto Salento. The historical center called "La Terra" stands on the oldest hill's of the city and is a real monument of civilization among the most beautiful country that can be admired throughout the region. The historic center is characterized by narrow alleys of original chianche, stone arches, courtyards and squares, all wrapped in whiteness of the whitewashed houses. Here stands the magnificent Cathedral of the fifteenth century with the Gothic-Romanesque façade with a large central rose window, the interior is divided into three naves in Baroque style. At the foot of the hill the main square, mosaic of architectural styles, dominated by the facade of an old Franciscan convent, now the Town Hall and the Baroque obelisk of Sant 'Oronzo. Other religious buildings of considerable interest are the churches of the Annunziata adorned with magnificent frescoes, the church of San Vito Martire said "Monacelle" seat of the Museum of Civilization preclassic where is documented the population of the territory in the Paleolithic by hunters.

OSTUNI SUMMER

• Feast of the "Barco" in July during which the folk groups performing in typical dance and you can taste some traditional dishes;
• July in September: you can participate in various festivals and events organized by the municipal administration;
• Feast of the old days August 15: it takes place along the streets of the historic center and is organized by the same habitants. You can taste the dishes of local cuisine, and you can admire the old place and ancient crafts artisans now disappeared;
• 25, 26, 27 August Cavalcade St. Oronzo: the people of Ostuni go in procession to the shrine erected in honor of St. Oronzo and the statue is accompanied by riders on horseback.