ENG Good morning and welcome back to my blog. Have you ever heard of the **White City**? We are talking about **Ostuni**, a small **Mediterranean gem** located in the Puglia region of southern Italy. I was fortunate enough to visit this town in **2025**, and its dazzling beauty has left a lasting impression on me.

ITA Buongiorno e bentornati sul mio Blog, Avete mai sentito parlare della **Città Bianca**? Si tratta di **Ostuni**, una piccola **gemma del mediterraneo** che si trova nella regione Puglia, al Sud Italia. Ho avuto la fortuna di visitare questo borgo nel **2025** e mi è rimasto nel cuore per la sua accecante bellezza.

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Why is it called the White City? The name comes from the **limewashing of the houses in its historic center**, a tradition born in the Middle Ages to reflect sunlight and **keep buildings cool**. In fact, you should know that in this Italian region, summer temperatures reach incredibly high! Furthermore, whitewashing was also a **hygienic measure** to combat epidemics.

Perché si chiama Città Bianca? Il nome è dovuto alla **colorazione fatta a calce delle abitazioni del suo centro storico**, una tradizione nata nel Medioevo con l’obiettivo di riflettere la luce solare e **mantenere gli edifici freschi**. Infatti, dovete sapere che in questa regione italiana in estate si raggiungono temperature veramente elevate! Inoltre, la calce bianca era anche una **misura igienica** per contrastare le epidemie.

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To reach Ostuni, leave your car before the historic center and proceed on foot, entering the **heart of the ancient town**. This is made up of winding alleys, steep stairways, and very **picturesque views**. The municipality is committed to maintaining the historic center like a jewel: **flowers, artisan workshops, and small restaurants** emanating the aroma of Apulian cuisine are everywhere. The highest part of the city is home to the **Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta**, a Gothic church with numerous details carved in white stone. The square also features the Vescovile Palace and the **Roman excavations**.

Per raggiungere Ostuni si lascia l’auto prima del centro storico e si procede a piedi, per addentrarsi nel **cuore del borgo antico**. Questo è composto da vicoli tortuosi, scale ripide e **scorci molto suggestivi**. Il comune si impegna a mantenere il centro storico come una bomboniera: infatti ci sono dappertutto **fiori, botteghe artigiane e piccoli ristoranti** che sprigionano il profumo della cucina pugliese. La parte più alta della città ospita la **Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta**, una chiesa di architettura gotica con numerosi dettagli scolpiti nella pietra bianca. Nella piazza ci sono anche il Palazzo Vescovile e gli **scavi romani**.

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From the top of the city of Ostuni, the landscape is truly enchanting. There are numerous **panoramic balconies** from which you can admire the **centuries-old olive trees** and the Adriatic Sea in the background. In fact, just a few kilometers away are **wonderful beaches with crystal-clear waters**, renowned nationwide. I hope you enjoyed this adventure in the White City. **Thanks for reading**. See you next time, *Delilha*

Dall’alto della città di Ostuni il paesaggio è davvero incantevole. Ci sono numerose **balconate panoramiche**, dalle quali si possono ammirare gli **ulivi secolari** e sullo sfondo il mar Adriatico. Infatti, a pochi km di distanza si raggiungono **spiagge meravigliose con acque cristalline**, di fama nazionale. Spero che questa avventura nella Città Bianca vi sia piaciuta. **Grazie per avermi letto**. Alla prossima, *Delilha*

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