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The City
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For more than 2,000 years, Brindisi has been a maritime crossroad and its lifeblood has always been the trade between the Italian peninsula and the ports of the Ionian Sea. Today, ferries and cargo vessels bustle between Brindisi and Greece around the clock.
In ancient times, this was the terminus of the Via Appia — one of the Roman Empire’s most important highways. The city still holds a handful of ancient remnants of Rome’s imperial apogee, along with some more recent memorials. Don't miss the splendid Roman Column by the promenade!
Contrary to many of Italy's more industrialised regions, Apulia — often referred to as the "heel" of the Italian "boot" — has largely escaped the tourist radar. This lends Brindisi and its surrounding quaint towns an off-the-beaten-path allure that's a core part of their appeal.
The coastline is a striking mixture of ruggedly beautiful cliffs and grottoes interspersed with a scattering of long, sandy beaches. In summer, multiple resorts are in operation, while the winter months see them patiently hibernate in an anticipation of the next summer season.
In ancient times, this was the terminus of the Via Appia — one of the Roman Empire’s most important highways. The city still holds a handful of ancient remnants of Rome’s imperial apogee, along with some more recent memorials. Don't miss the splendid Roman Column by the promenade!
Contrary to many of Italy's more industrialised regions, Apulia — often referred to as the "heel" of the Italian "boot" — has largely escaped the tourist radar. This lends Brindisi and its surrounding quaint towns an off-the-beaten-path allure that's a core part of their appeal.
The coastline is a striking mixture of ruggedly beautiful cliffs and grottoes interspersed with a scattering of long, sandy beaches. In summer, multiple resorts are in operation, while the winter months see them patiently hibernate in an anticipation of the next summer season.