South Puglia
Brindisi
Brindisi is a city with an incredible history that’s told through the monuments and archaeological finds that have been left over the centuries. It’s easy to visit as it is close to many other beguiling towns and villages.
What to see in Brindisi
Rich in incredible history and architectural beauty, Brindisi is a dream come to life! Here are some things that shouldn’t be missed when visiting this seafront town!
Did you Know?
A few interesting facts about Brindisi’s recent history and some curiosities about its present.
Brindisi played an important role in the First World War for which it was awarded the War Merit Cross and also the construction of this national monument in honour of the 6000 sailors lost in the conflict.
TenRock Teatro Circo is found in Brinsidi. This is a travelling circus tent that offers lessons in circus acts, workships, exchanges, internships and creative residences.
A residential area that’s accessible via motorboat. An evocative place to look out at the old city and the sea.
Between September 1943 and February 1944 Brindisi was home to Prime Minister Badloglio and King Vittorio Emanuale who had escaped from Rome.
What to Do in Brindisi
Here are a few more ideas to make your visit to Brindisi the most exciting and interesting as possible.
Don’t Miss
Finally, here are things that you should not miss during your holiday in this area.
A unique ecosystem, that combines Mediterranean scrub brush, sandy dunes, marshes full of amphibians and migratory birds, golden sands, azure seas, and sea beds full of Posidonia – a Mediterranean Sea plant.
If you love fast-moving experiences, this is for you: a bike tour along via Traiana Calabra. Leave Brindisi and head inland, leaving the traffic behind you, as well as the tourists who stay near the coast.
For a day of good, clean fun on the beach, choose Pantanagianni – an evocative place with two sandy beaches. The smaller of the two is completely free, whilst the larger beach has lidos to rent sunloungers. A tasty slice of focaccia or a puccia with a cold beer is the cherry on top at this moment.
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