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Brindisi, Italy


From serving as the capital of Brindisi province to being a significant center of history and culture and a tourist spot with beautiful beaches and natural areas, Brindisi, Italy, is an ideal destination for holiday travelers.

Brindisi has had an important commercial role both historically and currently.
It is a vital location in the heel of Italy’s boot and is a natural port on the Adriatic Sea. It has developed energy and chemical production and agriculture, and it is a primary port for trade with the Middle East and Greece.

Brindisi, Puglia, ItalyBrindisi’s history dates back to the Bronze Age, through Greek settlement before Rome expanded, and then became a focal point of the Roman Navy and sea trade. After being conquered by the Byzantine Empire and destroyed by the Lombards, the city was rebuilt because of its prized natural harbor. The city continued under foreign rule during the Middle Ages, and then later as the temporary Italian capital during part of World War II.

Brindisi is accessible by air, land, and sea. The Papola-Casale Airport is 6km from the city and has daily flights to and from main cities of Italy and Europe.
An interesting fact about the airport is that because of the tactical location of the airport near the Mediterranean, it serves as the primary base for the United Nations to carry out its peacekeeping operations over the entire world and is a base for aid to Eastern Europe and Africa. For ground transportation,
Brindisi is close to two main roads: the Bari-Lecce Expressway and the Adriatica SS 16. The Brindisi Railroad station is on the link of the Apulian Railway and connects Brindisi to cities on the Ionian and Adriatic Coast.
Travelers can reach Brindisi by sea as the Public Transport Company that offers public transportation within the city and to other provincial towns also operates service by sea in the inland waters of Brindisi’s port. Other companies provide ferry service to Greece and other major ports.

Visitors will find most of Brindisi’s attractions related to the city’s history or the natural areas. For the history buffs, tour the following sites.

The two ancient Roman columns, which are Brindisi’s symbols, were a point of orientation for sailors in times of old. One is still standing.

The Castello Svevo or Castello Grande or Hohenstaufen / Large Castle constructed by Emperor Frederick II. It was designed with a trapezoid plan and then renovated. Serving later as a prison, it was also home for King Victor Emmanuel during the World War II.

The Arragonese Castle, or Sea fort, was built in the late 1400s on S. Andrea Island across from the port.


Brindisi’s churches reflect the history and architecture of the town. Church of San Benedetto in the Romanesque style before the 11th century, the Duomo (Cathedral) in Romanesque design from the 11th – 12th century, Church of Santa Maria del Casale, the Gothic-Romanesque design, is from the 13th century. in addition, other churches from the Medieval and Renaissance times.

Brindisi’s area has natural areas that are protected. These include the Regional National Park of Punta della Contessa Salt, a wetland; the Regional Nature Preserve Bosco of Santa Teresa and Lucci; the Regional Nature Reserve Forest Cerano; and the Marine Nature Reserve Cauceto tower.

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Bari, Italy


You’ll find the bustling port city of Bari in southern Italy on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. Bari is a charming city and is famous for being one of Italy’s exit doors since it is from here that many travelers leave by ferry to some of the neighboring countries.

But Bari has much more to offer, with its old town area that has kept its medieval building plan with many historic sites and buildings. The old town of Bari was once the heart of pre-Roman and Roman Bari and today offers many trendy restaurants and bars that are open from dusk until dawn. Known as the Bari Vecchia, the old town section is a sprawl of passageways and streets, a beautiful medieval section that is home to many important churches. For historic buffs and those who enjoy sites and architecture, a good place to start is the “Basilica di San Nicola”, built in 1087 with a crypt, a gold ceiling and many medieval attractions.

Port of Bari, Puglia, ItalyA lovely place to visit and enjoy is a walk along the waterfront, atop the old city walls. You will pass by the “Fortino of Saint Antony”, an old fort that was recently converted into a modern art exhibition.

Another site to see is the Swabian Castle, built around 1131 by Roger II of Sicily. Today the castle serves as a gallery for many of the city’s exhibits. Then there is the Bari Cathedral, dedicated to Saint Sabinus of Canosa. The construction began in the Byzantine style in 1034 and has since seen a number of reconstructions and additions over the centuries.

For theater lovers, you will find one of the grandest opera houses in Italy, the Petruzzelli Theatre, which has hosted many famous ballet and opera stars throughout the last century.

Shopping lovers will thrill to what is said to be the largest shopping center in all of Italy in the Murat city Centre of Bari, with innumerous street stores and smaller shops that specialize in tailoring and high fashion. For designer shops, check out Via Sparano de Bari.

For those wanting to check out the area around the Bari, just 20 minutes out of the city is the small town of Adelfia. The patron saint of one of its areas is Saint Trifone. During the month of November they host a popular 3 day celebration in his honor. On the 9th of November a giant beautiful balloon is released in the early evening, signifying the beginning of the festival. The 10th of November brings a large parade through the streets of the town and fireworks from the evening until the early hours of the morning. Venders fill the city with food, goods and gifts.


A visit to any Italian city would not be complete without savoring some of their wonderful food and wine. Bari is no exception, with one of Italy’s most traditional and noteworthy cuisines. Bari’s food is based on three of the main products found in the region, wheat, olive oil and wine. It is also enriched through the wide variety in vegetables and fruit produced in the region.

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