From Piazza Duomo to the Roman columns of the Port, passing through the white Ostuni: the best 5 things to do and see in Brindisi, jewel of Puglia.
Among the wonderful places that dot the regionPuglia, the city ofToastdeserves a place of honor. With a majestic past and one of the most evocative natural ports in the Mediterranean, Brindisi is a city rich in history, culture and beauty. Although his fame is sometimes overshadowed byLecce, this place boasts views capable of enchanting even the most reluctant visitors.
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HOW TO GET TO AND HOW TO GET AROUND BRINDISI
To visit the city of Brindisi well and be able to see its main attractions you will need at least a weekend. There are several solutions to reach the city includingbusdirected from the main places ofItaly, trains, car(to discover the city in freedom) eflightsnational and international.
For those who live inSicilyit is good to know that from 1 August 2021 theDAT – Flights to Sicilywill make direct connections on the Catania – Brindisi route. L'Brindisi airport(Salento Airport) is very convenient, it is located about 5 kilometers away from the center and represents the most practical and fastest way to reach the city. There are shuttles that run periodically and can easily be bookedhere.
If you are planning aon the road itinerary through the areas of Pugliaeastern or Salento, know that the best way to get around is by car. Among the various car rental companies I recommendItaly Car Rent, with an effective, punctual and guaranteed service.
5 THINGS TO DO AND SEE IN BRINDISI
I leave you my personal list of 5 things to do and see in Brindisi, if you prefer even with apicturesque tour in 500!
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Piazza Duomo and the Cathedral
At the top of the list of things to see in Brindisi stands Piazza Duomo, the oldest square in the city as well as one of the most fascinating from a historical and architectural point of view. All the buildings that revolve around the majestic square show a purely medieval and Roman style, an irrefutable sign of their origin. Among these, the Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral, deserves a place of honorBasilica of the Visitation, a building consecrated way back in 1089 which, over time, has been rebuilt several times.
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Port of Brindisi
The port of Brindisi represents one of the most important ports in Italy, especially from a tourist point of view. It is from here, in fact, that the various connections with theGreeceand with the main port cities of the peninsula.
From a historical point of view, the port of Brindisi is a place of conservation. Among the best things to do and see in Brindisi is the walk along the port where it is possible to admire the remains oftwo ancient Roman columns.Their construction was commissioned by the emperor Trajan to represent the end of theVia Appia Antica.
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The Roman columns
The two columns near the port of Brindisi deserve a separate study as they represent not only a great Roman example but, above all, one of the symbols of the city. Of the two twin columns, only one remains today.
The first collapsed during a collapse in 1528 while the second, destroyed in the bombings of the Great War, was later rebuilt.
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Protected marine area of Torre Guaceto
The protected marine area of Torre Guaceto is located a few steps from Brindisi and falls, without any doubt, betweenthemost beautiful beaches of Salentoas well as among the best things to see in Brindisi. The area is currently under the control of the harbor master's office and has a bathing ban as it is included in the listof protected areas: therefore be careful to always check which area you are in when you decide to go swimming.
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Ostuni
Among the things absolutely to see in Brindisi, Ostuni stands out, the picturesque village famous for its sea views and its milky white historic center that you couldvisit on foot with a tour of the most suggestive places. Among the things not to be missed in the so-called White City, the coastal dune park, the museums, the churches, the historic tobacco tannery and the Tower of San Lorenzo dating back to Saracen times stand out.
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