The obelisk of Sant’Oronzo is almost 21 meters high and is a tribute to the protector of the city, Sant’Oronzo. Carved in baroque style in local stone, the obelisk has Latin inscriptions and at its top there is a statue of the Saint, depicted in the act of blessing the people. The cult of Saint Oronzo is strong in the city, and there are many places dedicated to him. To see near Ostuni is for example the beautiful Sanctuary of Sant’Oronzo, in Monte Morrone.
