Guide of Brindisi

Bathed by the clear waters of the Adriatic Sea on the southern coast of Italy on the heel of the boot the city of Brindisi is an interesting destination to discover, not only during the summer.

History

Brindisi has ancient origins and the city and its port played a very significant role in Roman times. Brindisi stopover between Greece and the east. A cultural crossroads, Brindisi had its period of greatest wealth under the Romans and the ancient remains of the empire are still evident in the city. A city that is also remembered because it was a port from which Julius Caesar and Octavian sailed to Egypt. Even during modern times, the city was considered to be a safe haven and during the First World War it was a base for military operations on this part of the Adriatic. The Second World War saw the city besieged by bombing, and for a few months between 1943 and 1944 it was the capital of Italy, as King Vittorio Emanuele III tried to escape the events of Liberation.

What to See 

There are various points of cultural, historical and artistic interest in Brindisi. The Monument to the Sailor, erected in memory of those killed in the war, is a rudder-shaped structure, on which it is possible to climb to the top and enjoy the marvellous panorama of the port. It is a natural port in the shape of a deer's head. At the foot of the monument, you can also visit the crypt.

Piazza Duomo is a charming square in the centre of the city, with the majestic facade of the cathedral, the archepiscopal seminary on whose façade there are eight female statues that symbolize the disciplines.  There is a small archaeological museum with the portico of the Gerosolimitani knights and the palace loggia Balsam, a true architectural pearl dating back to the Middle Ages. The Swabian Castle, also called castle of earth, built by Frederick II as his fortified residence. There is also an amazing castle at the sea and Castello Alfonsino, which is right at the entrance to the outer harbour of the city, is an amazing site. Finally, the Temple of San Giovanni al Sepolcro, a small Templer church in Romanesque style.

Beaches

Torre Guaceto is a protected reserve with a wild beach and crystal clear waters. There are rocky and sandy areas all along the coast. The beach has no amenities except a shuttle that allows you to get to the sea from the parking lot. The beach in Apani has some services there is Guna beach, Spiaggia del Sole and Long Beach, where you can do water sports and enjoy excellent Apulian food. Near the city centre, on the north coast of Brindisi, there are free beaches and establishments where you can enjoy the water, such as Oktagona, Giancola, Hemingway, Malcarne.