A Mosaic Floor of Stories

Today’s postcard comes from Otranto Cathedral in Otranto, where the Tree of Life mosaic turns the entire nave into a story you can walk.

In the video, look for the sweep of the floor mosaic, the sacred geometry of the Rose window and the Martyrs’ Chapel—quiet, solemn, unforgettable. Then imagine pairing Otranto with Lecce’s baroque, Ostuni’s white streets, and a visit to the parish where your great-great-grandparent’s name still lives in ink. Stay tuned for a more in-depth look at the marvelous history of this cathedral in the coming days.

If you’re ready to plan an ancestral homecoming, I’ll help connect the dots—from parish archives to meeting living cousins.

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