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Church of San Francesco – Ostuni – The White City loop from Ostuni

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Church of San Francesco – Ostuni – The White City loop from Ostuni

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Church of San Francesco – Ostuni – The White City loop from Ostuni

01:07

10.5km

150m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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1.45 km

Liberty Square, Ostuni

Highlight • Settlement

very suggestive square, a short stop for a drink in one of the many bars with a view is recommended

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One of the few saints who are highly revered even outside of Christianity is Saint Francis, known in German-speaking countries as Francis of Assisi. Francis was born in Assisi in 1181/82 and died in 1226. In his youth, as the son of wealthy parents, he was rather a bon vivant, but later he turned to Christ. In the semi-ruined church of San Damiano, located on a hillside outside the city walls of Assisi, he was praying one day when he heard the voice of Christ from the cross, calling him to "rebuild his church." Initially, he took this request literally and restored the church building, but later he came to realize that it was primarily about the Church as the community of believers.

Francis became a role model for many people, who joined him, and the Order of Friars Minor (Ordo Fratrum Minorum) of Francis of Assisi was founded. Today, the large Franciscan order comprises three male branches: the Franciscans, the Friars Minor, and the Capuchins; and two female branches: the Franciscan nuns and the Poor Clares. In addition, there is the "Third" or "Secular" Order, to which women and men can join who do not take the traditional religious vows (poverty, chastity, and obedience) and who continue to live in their families and professions.

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1.49 km

Column of Saint Oronzo (Colonna di Sant'Oronzo), Ostuni

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The column and statue of Sant'Oronzo in Ostuni

The column, almost 21 meters high, and is also known as the “spire”. It stands in Piazza della Libertà, in the historic center of the "white city" and was built in 1771 by Giuseppe Greco.

The statue depicts Saint Oronzo in the act of blessing the people, in fact it is said that the saint saved the city of Ostuni from the plague.

On the column several saints are depicted including Sant'Agostino, Santa Irene, San Giorgio Armeno and San Biagio.

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1.59 km

Saint Oronzo Square

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Around the church you can see the old vegetable gardens of Ostuni

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1.83 km

Ostuni – The White City

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Ostuni, also called the white city due to the color of all the houses, is one of the most famous cities in Puglia. In addition to the suggestive city center, Ostuni is also a destination for many tourists due to its geographical position: it is located in the middle of the hills at an altitude of 218 meters and is not far from the sea.

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Church of Santa Maria della Stella, Ostuni

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The Church of Santa Maria della Stella is a Catholic church located in the municipality of Ostuni, in Puglia, and is part of the Archdiocese of Brindisi-Ostuni.

it.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiesa_di_Santa_Maria_della_Stella_(Ostuni)

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4.10 km

View of Ostuni and the Sea

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Very nice view ostuni town and the sea.

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9.92 km

Ostuni

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Ostuni, the White City of Salento, is located in the province of Brindisi at more than 200 meters above sea level, on the last offshoots of the Murgia area.
This white jewel of Puglia is one of the most famous places in Salento together with Santa Maria di Leuca, Otranto and Taranto.
Ostuni, as it is easy to imagine, owes its name White City to the color of most of the houses in the city, especially in the historic center. In reality, the reason why the pure white color was chosen is not as poetic as observing this small pearl of Salento from afar. In fact, in the past the city of Ostuni was hit several times by the plague and covering the walls with lime made it possible to sanitize the area and make it aseptic.

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.74 km

2.36 km

326 m

102 m

Surfaces

7.39 km

3.04 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Church of San Francesco – Ostuni – The White City loop from Ostuni

Liberty Square, Ostuni