Scalinata Antelmi

The Antelmi Staircase forms part of Ostuni's white-built urban landscape near Piazza della Libertà. Its name commemorates Don Elio Antelmi, a priest associated with the religious and cultural life of the town.

Why it matters

The staircase combines an everyday element of a hill town with a personal memorial. Its dedication connects Ostuni's built environment with the memory of a local religious figure.

What to notice

The steps create a changing relationship between the adjoining white buildings and the different levels of the town. The close architectural setting gives the staircase its character, within the larger ensemble of streets and public spaces around Piazza della Libertà.

Context and history

Don Elio Antelmi served as vicar general of the Archdiocese of Brindisi-Ostuni and died in 2003. The staircase bearing his name preserves his place in local memory without being a separate monumental building.