Ostuni Old Town
Ostuni, Italy
The white town on three hills above the olive groves of Puglia, with whitewashed lanes, small arches and a Gothic cathedral at the top. Park below the walls and climb on foot, ideally in the late afternoon when the stone glows.
Ostuni, the "Città Bianca" or White City, stands on three hills in Puglia. The houses of the medieval old town are whitewashed; the lime was used for hygiene and reflects the light in the narrow lanes. The old town is a maze of winding alleys, stone arches and unexpected little squares. High above it all stands the Gothic cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, with its striking rose window. Old Aragonese walls recall the town's defensive history.
The heart of the town is Piazza della Libertà, with the obelisk of Saint Oronzo and plenty of places to eat and drink. The coast is only a few kilometres away, with beaches such as Costa Merlata, Rosa Marina and Monticelli, as well as the Torre Guaceto nature reserve.
- Nearest town
- Ostuni, Italy
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 40.7292, 17.5760
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Campeggio Cala dei GinepriCampsite7 km from Ostuni Old Town · 400 pitchesCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowed
- Torre Pozzelle Camping VillageCampsite8 km from Ostuni Old TownTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricity
- Torre Pozzelle Camping VillageCampsite8 km from Ostuni Old TownTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricity
- Il Pilone Camping VillaggioCampsite9 km from Ostuni Old TownTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Villaggio Le DuneCampsite13 km from Ostuni Old TownTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWi-Fi
- Villaggio Camping Pineta al MareCampsite13 km from Ostuni Old TownTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowed
All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Ostuni Old Town?
Ostuni Old Town is in Ostuni, Italy, at GPS 40.7292, 17.5760. It is about 13 km from Cisternino.
Can you camp near Ostuni Old Town?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Parking Getsemani, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 22 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Ostuni Old Town?
Places worth a stop nearby: Egnazia archaeological park (23 km), Trulli di Alberobello (29 km), Castellana Caves (40 km) and Polignano a Mare (42 km).
When is the best time to visit Ostuni Old Town?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)