From June 7 to 9, the charming Borgo Antico of Otranto, a UNESCO heritage site, will be transformed into a kaleidoscope of colors and scents for the third edition of "OTRANTO AMONG FLOWERS AND GARDENS." This three-day event will be entirely dedicated to the beauty of flowers and gardens, offering countless ideas for decorating, designing and improving one's green space.
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Otranto in Fiore 2024
A Program Full of Activities and Discoveries
Showrooms and Exhibitions
Visitors will be able to admire the excellence of companies in the industry, with exhibition booths showcasing the best solutions for green design and care. The village will be decorated with beautiful flower arrangements, creating a magical and inspiring atmosphere.
Seminars and Workshops
During the three-day event, there will be numerous thematic seminars and workshops:
Friday, June 7
Saturday, June 8
- Lungomare degli Eroi, 6:30 p.m.: Seminar "Gardens of Health: Spontaneous and Aromatic Herbs in Food from Theory to Practice." Speakers will include Rita Accogli of the Botanical Garden of the University of Salento, Vincenzo Longo of the CNR, Felipe Pasini of Coop Amadeco and Roberto Polo of the Sustainable Salento Association. The ADIPA Association will be present with a banquet to exchange seeds and cuttings of Salento flora.
Sunday, June 9
- 9 a.m.-12 p.m.: Guided tour "Discovering the Spontaneous Plants of Salento" by Roberto Aloisio. Meet at 9 a.m. in Piazza Castello for a hike of about 6 km through Porto, the Quarries, Torre del Serpe, Orte and Bauxite Lake.
- 1 p.m.: Lunch with wild and aromatic herbs at a farm. Reservations required by Friday, June 7.
- 5 p.m.: Beauty Performance "Take care of what you think," with hairstyles made with flowers and plants by Roberta Aposa for Officina Paar.
- 6:30 p.m.: Course "The Care and Preservation of the Green and Garden" with Dr. Agronomist Vincenzo Mello, who will discuss natural and eco-friendly remedies for the well-being of the environment.
- An Event Supported by Important Sponsorships.
This edition is supported by the patronage of:
- Order of Architects, Planners, Landscapers and Conservators of the Province of Lecce
- Confartigianato
- University of Salento
- Botanical Garden
Event Details
- Location: Otranto, Porta Terra
- Dates and Times: Friday, June 7, 2024, 4:30 p.m. to Sunday, June 9, 2024, 10:30 p.m.
- Admission: Free
- Information: Tel. 327 936 1636
Come experience "OTRANTO AMONG FLOWERS AND GARDENS" and discover the beauty of outdoor living!
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Authors: the BarbarHouse editorial staff