places of interest in brindisi
Below you will find an overview of the most important sights in the Brindisi historic center. If you want to do a walking tour, check our Brindisi City Walk page. Standing before a building, or got a name in mind? Then just use our alphabetical quick-list.
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 buildings. Or 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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