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What to See in Oria - Top Sights and Attractions

Discover 4 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Oria (Italy). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Oria Cathedral, Castello Svevo, and Santuario Di San Cosimo alla Macchia. Also, be sure to include San Cosimo in your itinerary.

Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Oria (Apulia).

Oria Cathedral

Cathedral in Oria, Italy
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Also known as: Basilica cattedrale di Oria

Cathedral in Oria, Italy. Oria Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Oria, province of Brindisi, Apulia, Italy, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It is the episcopal seat of the Diocese of Oria.[1]

Address: Piazza della Cattedrale, Oria

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Castello Svevo

Castello Svevo
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The castle of Oria occupies the Vaglio hill the highest part of the city, about 166 m above sea level on an area inhabited since the earliest periods. In fact, this area was occupied by the Messapian acropolis, which was probably provided with walls around the 6th century B.C. as is still partly visible a few hundred meters below in the cathedral square.

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Santuario Di San Cosimo alla Macchia

Santuario Di San Cosimo alla Macchia
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Fair, Church

Address: Contrada S. Cosimo alla Macchia, 72024 Oria

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San Cosimo

San Cosimo
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Sacred and religious sites, Church

Address: Via Madonna di Gallana, 72024 Latiano

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