places of interest in brindisi

historic city center (centro storico)

fontana delle ancore

Famous fountain and popular foto spot >>
This fountain,  dating  back to 1937, is located in Piazza Cairoli.


fontana de torres

Fountain that gave water to the old city >>
Small romantic fountain on the  shady Piazza Vittoria.


poet virgil and gandhi

Monuments for roman poet Virgilio and Gandhi>>
Both in the nice Vittorio Emanuele II square downtown Brindisi.


colonne romane

Marking the end of via Appia>>
This Roman monument rises at the top of the famous Virgil Staircase.


piazza duomo

Shining square in daylight and at night>>
Here the 'Duomo', the amazing Brindisi Cathedral, can be found.


museo archeologico francesco ribezzo

Superb museum>>
With  a.o. sculptures, Hellenistic Greek fragments,  underwater finds, and Roman remains.


loggia Balsamo & SCUOLE PIE

Both in Via Giovanni Tarantini>>
These two gems are a must-see leaving the Piazza Duomo and walking into Via Giovanni Tarantini.


chiesa santa teresa

St. Theresa church>> 
Located in  the homonymous square with romantic trees and a lovely breeze in summer time.


chiesa di san paolo eremita

Modest on the outside, many suprises inside>>
The Church of Saint Paul the Hermit was the residence of the Norman Margarito from Brindisi.


chiesa di san benedetto

Monastic church, built in the 11th century>>
The beautiful Chiesa di San Benedetto  also offers  a  cloister, bell tower and a convent. 


chiesa degli angeli

Elegant facade and  XVII century wooden door>>
Church built by will of the  capuchin friar Julio Cesar Russo, who later became Saint Lawrence.


tempietto di san giovanni al sepolcro

Place of worship for pilgrims  towards  Holy Land>>
 One of the most popular places for tourists in Brindisi.


san pietro degli schiavoni & teatro verdi

Sharp combination of old and new>>
Archeological Roman area integrated with  the modern theatre 'Nuovo Teatro Giuseppe Verdi'.


palazzo granafei-nervegna

Must-see 1565 palazzo and museum>>
The  original capital of one of the two via Appia Roman columns is preserved here. 


castello svevo

G7 summit location with great history >>
This castle overlooks the sea, boulevard and the Casale district on the other side of the water. During the G7 summit in 2024, world leaders dine here.


extend your city walk

Do you want to see more of the city center? Then you can extend your city walk to the southern part of the city visiting Porta Lecce and  some other less-know buildingsOr scroll down to see the places of interest on the northern part of Brindisi !


northern part of brindisi: casale area and city parc

These unmissable sights can be found on the other side of the water. They are absolutely worthwhile and you will have a beautiful panorama of Brindisi.

villaggio pescatori – scalinata

Old fishermen's village and statue of Mary>>
Picturesque small neighborhood with typical boats and  the statue of Ave Maris Stella.


monumento al marinaio d'italia

One of the great symbols of the town>>
Get up to the roof to admire one of the best landscapes of Brindisi !


santa maria del casale

A bit out of the way, but a real gem near the airport >>
A resting point with beautiful architecture and special frescos.


parco del  cillarese

Pleasant park just outside the city center>>
Great for an evening stroll, picnic, or a morning jog. Plenty of shaded areas.


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