Brindisi

Welcome to Brindisi!This city, full of charm and history, is the ideal destination for those who want to visit the Itria Valley. A few steps and you can take your car.

Located just a short walk from the historic centre, the Boutique Executive hotel is the ideal place for those who want to spend a short holiday in the city of Brindisi and its surroundings.

If you come to Brindisi and want to eat fish, then Secca 48 restaurant is the place for you.
Located just a few steps from the historic centre, chef Biagio di Giacomo is ready to welcome you with his tasty fish dishes, prepared with the freshest ingredients.

The Roman Columns are the symbol of the city of Brindisi, according to some historians they date back to the period of the Antonines or Severans; even today there is a debate about their real function and according to some the fact that they were placed near the Port is not accidental.

The Archaeological Museum "Francesco Ribrezzo" is located in the historical centre, a few steps from the cathedral. the museum's collection reconstructs the history of the city centre from the Palaeolithic period to the Roman era. the exhibits are mainly ceramics, bronzes, coins and terracotta.

The Portico of the Knights Templari is a medieval building that is now the entrance to the Archaeological Museum. dating from the 12th-13th centuries and located in Piazza Duomo.
According to some historians, it was part of the medieval archbishop's palace.
The reference to the Knights Templar dates back to the 18th century, as some had associated the Portico with the Church of the Knights of St John (Hospitallers of Malta) located in the block, but away from the square.

The Church of San Giovanni al Sepolcro is a Romanesque religious building in the city centre, originally built in the 9th century by the Prince of Taranto, Boemondo I d'Altavilla, who was one of the leaders of the First Crusade. The circular shape of the church is inspired by the Holy Sepulchre of Jesus in Jerusalem, a symbolic place for the Crusaders.
A little further on you can stop at the shop L'hospitale del Turista where you can find various souvenirs.

The archaeological area of San Pietro degli Schiavoni is located below the Verdi Theatre, a short walk from the historic centre.
Here you can see the remains of the ancient Roman city of Brundisium, an important Roman port, where the famous poet Publius Virgil Maron, author of the Aeneid, spent the last days of his life.

The Swabian Castle of Brindisi located near the historical centre, was built in 1227 by Frederick II of Swabia. Records from the time say that the king used parts of the ancient Roman amphitheatre to build the castle. The watchtowers date back to the Angevin period, while the new walls were built by Ferdinand I of Naples for defensive purposes.

We are back at our hotel, where we can relax after our long walk.