9–20 Jun 2025
Rettorato Università del Salento
Europe/Rome timezone
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Excursion to Otranto on Sunday 15

Bus to Otranto

Meeting time 8:45 a.m. from Porta Napoli  - Piazzetta arco di trionfo. A bus will be waiting for you in viale Calasso in proximity of the Obelisk (see map below).

 

Estimated schedule:

  • 10.00:  bus arrival in Otranto (Port area)
  • 10.30: outreach seminar in the Castle
  • 12.00: free time in Otranto
  • 20.00: bus leave to Lecce (Port area)

 

Outreach seminar in the Otranto Castle:

learn how to communicate physics profiting from the exciting public lecture given by the expert Prof. Miguel Mostafà Dean of the College of Science and Technology, Temple University (USA).

 

Symphony of the Cosmos: Unveiling the Universe with Multi-Messenger Astrophysics

Are you ready to embark on a cosmic odyssey with us and witness the universe in its most violent form? Brace yourself for a groundbreaking experience as we unveil the mysteries of the universe by decoding signals from cosmic messengers. From the majestic dance of gravitational waves to the subtle whispers of neutrinos, multi-messenger astrophysics captures the essence of astrophysical events in ways never before possible, unlocking a new era of understanding for the most enigmatic phenomena in the universe.

Lunch & free time:

you will receive a voucher for eating at a fancy fish bar anytime during the day. 

Address: So Fish, Corso Garibaldi, 39, 73028 Otranto LE

 

You can enjoy your free time in Otranto until evening. The top monuments in Otranto are the 15th-century Aragonese Castle, the 12th-century Cathedral (don't miss the incredible mosaic that showcases the Mediterranean melting pot), and the small Church of San Pietro.

Beaches and Surroundings:

You can visit the "city beach" in Otranto or walk north or south to find more remote spots.

The brave can walk to the Bauxite Cave and swim in Spiaggetta Orte (2.5 km — 40 minutes one way).

Whatever you do, put on sunscreen, wear a hat, and bring extra water!!

 

Further indications are available here.