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

In 2014, Mr. Pellegrino met Ms. Potì in Otranto, where he was managing a restaurant to make money to finance his training abroad.

From New York Times ● Dec. 23, 2021

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

A nearby seaside resort was evacuated due to the choking smoke and the coastal road heading south from Otranto was closed to traffic.

From Reuters ● Aug. 13, 2021

He rapidly advanced to The Castle of Otranto and similar romances, all the more delectable that they were forbidden fruits.

From Herbert Spencer by J. Arthur (John Arthur) Thomson