Characteristic house of the 14th century, partly made of rock, in the heart of the historical centre, more precisely in La Terra district which situated over the wall, near Porta Nova.

Ostuni is a beautiful centre called white town because of the lime used for the typical, Mediterranean houses standing out against a sky of rare beauty.The town is placed over one of the five hills (300 metres above sea level) surrounding Valle D'Itria and spreading until the Murgia area. The town has an air of tranquility thanks to the kindness of the inhabitants who make this place really hospitable. The historical origins of Ostuni date back to the Messapi who founded the town over one of the highest hills in order to rescue it from enemy attacks. Walking through the small streets of the peculiarly tangled historical centre, you are captured by the perfume and colours of the flowers decorating the walls and the window sills of the typical houses.

Thanks to its strategic and central position connecting to the most important places in the region, it is easy to reach Alberobello and the trulli, unique in the world which have been recognised as part of UNESCO heritage; Castellana and the spectacular alabaster grottos, the most beautiful in Europe; Cisternino, Martina Franca and other towns of the Mediterranean area where you can spend beautiful days tasting the typical dishes of the delicious local cooking; Brindisi, important international centre thanks to the presence of a port call connecting to Greece and eastern Europe countries and also important archaeological sites of the Roman period; Lecce, known for its churches and buildings in unique,unmistakable, pompous Baroque style.

Moreover, just 8 km far from Ostuni, you can loose yourself in an enchanting cobalt blue sea.The wide range of tourism opportunities really meets everyone's taste; sea resorts, wild beaches and the beautiful sea reserve of Torre Guaceto are all ideal places for nature and naturism lovers.

And if you are a night.-life lover you are just spoilt for choice!