Otranto

American  

[oh-trahn-toh, aw-trahn-taw] / oʊˈtrɑn toʊ, ˈɔ trɑn tɔ /

noun

1. Strait of, a strait between SE Italy and Albania, connecting the Adriatic and the Mediterranean. 44 miles (71 km) wide.

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Otranto British  

/ ˈɔːtranto /

noun

1. a small port in SE Italy, in Apulia on the Strait of Otranto : the most easterly town in Italy; dates back to Greek times and was an important Roman port; its ruined castle was the setting of Horace Walpole's Castle of Otranto . Pop: 5282 (2001)

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Otranto

“Overcleaning can remove patina, soften detail and reduce value — particularly for antique pieces. When in doubt, leave it as is,” said Emily Otranto, lead researcher with M.S.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 31, 2025

From the Castle of Otranto to the House of Usher to those abandoned buildings that you definitely should not investigate at night, the call is always coming from inside the house!

From Washington Post ● Dec. 21, 2021

Wildfires also broke out overnight near the town of Otranto, in Italy’s southern heel, firefighters said.

From Reuters ● Aug. 13, 2021

Wednesday’s performance was a little ragged and rote, but the greatest problem, a persistent one, was the playing of the orchestra, conducted on this occasion by Clotilde Otranto.

From New York Times ● Jan. 24, 2016

As already said, the Otranto Strait was an ideal location for this type of anti-submarine craft.

From The Victory At Sea by Burton J. Hendrick

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