01OLD TOWN
The White Lanes
Arches, steps and lime-washed houses form an intricate pedestrian centre where the route matters less than the atmosphere.
MAPDISCOVER SALENTO
Ostuni
A hilltop maze of white walls above olive-covered countryside.
FROM THE LODGE
About 75 km
Approximately 1 hr 10 min by car
Puglia’s white city on the hill
Ostuni is instantly recognisable from a distance: a dense white historic centre rising above olive groves towards the cathedral.
The old town is steep and irregular, so the best approach is simply to follow its lanes, stairways and terraces while allowing time for the wider landscape views.
DISTANCE75 km
TRAVEL TIME1 hr 10 min
SUGGESTED TIMEFull day
CHARACTERWhitewashed old town
A GLIMPSE OF THE PLACE
Ostuni, at a glance
Verified views chosen to introduce the character of this destination. Select a photograph to see it in full.
PHOTO CREDITS & LICENCES
The White City — ParisTaras, CC BY 4.0.
Ostuni old town — Holger Uwe Schmitt, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ostuni landscape — Paulacastelli, CC BY-SA 4.0.
02UPPER TOWN
Cathedral District
The upper streets gather around the cathedral and provide one of the most atmospheric parts of the historic centre.
MAP03CITY SPACE
Piazza della Libertà
The main square is a natural starting point before climbing into the whitewashed old town.
MAP04LANDSCAPE
Olive-Grove Views
Terraces on the edge of the centre look across the plain of ancient olive trees towards the Adriatic coast.
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Useful before you leave
Opening times, access, parking and seasonal conditions may change. Check current information before travelling or ask the Lodge team for practical advice.