# White city

> Historic hilltop village in the heart of the Itria Valley

- **City:**  Ostuni
- **Venue:**  Ostuni
- **Categories:** [Beautiful places](/en/beautiful-places.md)
- **Location:** 40.7342269, 17.5783465 (Albeda ostuni, Largo Arcid Teodoro Trinchera, Ostuni, BR, Italy)
- **Directions:** https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.7342269,17.5783465
- **Available languages:** en, it, de

## About
- Ostuni, 20 km from Masseria Alchimia, is not to be missed when in Puglia.
- The ancient village is one of the most beautiful in all of Puglia, with baroque churches and stately homes surrounded by Aragonese walls. From the upper part, you can enjoy a **panoramic view** over the expanses of olive groves to the sea.
- The pedestrian street from **Piazza Sant’ Oronzo** is lined with souvenir shops, small boutiques and typical restaurants. I recommend a visit to Le Monacelle church and the **Cathedral of Santa Maria dell’Assunzione**. Nearby you will also find the former Carmelite Monastery, home to the Museum of Preclassical Civilisations of the Southern Murgia. Inside is a cast of Delia, a pregnant woman who lived 25,000 years ago. The Diocesan Museum is also worth a visit
- The centre is very lively in the summer months. For those who want to immerse themselves in the Italian spirit, we recommend spending a few nights in our penthouse apartment, [Torretta Alchimia](https://www.alchimiacollection.com/en/torretta-alchimia/), very close to the cathedral.
- Regarding restaurants, I recommend the small and refined [Osteria Piazzetta Cattedrale](https://www.alchimiacollection.com/en/magazine/ristoranti-e-trattorie/osteria-piazzetta-cattedrale/), the grotto of [Osteria del Tempo perso](https://www.alchimiacollection.com/en/magazine/ristoranti-e-trattorie/osteria-del-tempo-perso/) or a delicious [pizza](https://www.alchimiacollection.com/en/magazine/ristoranti-e-trattorie/pizzeria-bellavista/).
- Finding a parking space is a real stroke of luck in high season. Therefore, I recommend parking at the Parcheggio Stella car park (€5 per day, always open, N40.73585 – E 17.57861) and walking up to the old town centre; alternatively, call a nice [Ape Calessina taxi](https://www.alchimiacollection.com/en/magazine/esperienze-e-attivita/ape-calessino-tour/) to take you on a sightseeing tour.

## Photos
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*Source: PugliApp — Caroline's Puglia travel guide. JSON: `/api/places/white-city?locale=en`.*
*Other languages: [it](/it/place/citta-bianca.md) · [de](/de/place/wei-e-stadt.md)*