The Bastion, dedicated to the imperator Charles V, stands in Brindisi near Porta Mesagne, an ancient entrance gate dating back to the time of Frederik II.
The construction was started by the king Ferdinand of Aragon and continued by Giovanni Battista Loffredo, military engineer, in the first years of the 16th century and then finished in 1551, as the inscription on the south-west corner recalls.
Giovanni Battista Loffredo made important changes on the Aragonese building, mostly on the walls. It was indeed elevated adding the low square and the embrasures of the upper part were welled up.
The pentagonal stronghold has three embrasures by the sides which do not slope down. On the south-west corner it is possible to see the coats of arms of Charles V, of the viceroy of Naples Don Pietro di Toledo and, on the lower part, two emblems of Giovanni Battista Loffredo.
Events nearby
In the coming days, within 15 km.
Puglia Nautic Salon 2026
Collaboration between the International Nautical Salon of Puglia and Pescare Show, celebrating nautical and fishing.
Porto Pace: Eugenio Barba and Odin Teatret
Eugenio Barba and Odin Teatret in Brindisi for three days of theater
Dialogues with Mario Martone
Cultural event with Mario Martone: discussions on directing, contemporary theater, cinema and intergenerational dialogue.
Autumn in the Alley and Piazza Duomo among Art, History and Reading
Art, history, and community celebrate autumn in Brindisi's historic center.
Basket and Solidarity in Mesagne: On the Court October 25 to Say End Polio Now
Friendly basketball match for the fight against polio
Brindisi: From the Roman Appia to the Mediterranean
Conference on the Via Appia-Traiana and Brindisi's role in the ancient Mediterranean.
More places nearby
Churches and cryptsGreek Orthodox Church of San NicolaA landmark for the Greek Orthodox faithful in southern Italy, the church in
Brindisi is a 20th-century example of neo-Gothic architecture. Brindisi very close
Museums and theatresProvincial Library of Brindisi - “Mediaporto”Brindisi's busiest library holds more than 120,000 volumes, plus a
'newspaper library, a media library and an auditorium for cultural and
musical events. Brindisi very close
Castles, towers and palacesBastione di San GiacomoThe Bastion dedicated to the apostle Giacomo, part of the city walls of
Brindisi, was built in the 16th century at the behest of the Imperator
Charles V. Brindisi very close
Churches and cryptsChiesa di Santa Maria degli AngeliWith a neoclassical style and remarkable work of art, the Church of Santa
Maria degli Angeli was built at the behest of San Lorenzo di Brindisi. Brindisi very close
Churches and cryptsChurch of San BenedettoA small Romanesque jewel, the Church of San Sebastiano has preserved the
bell tower and cloister of the ancient convent complex of the Black Nuns. Brindisi very close
Churches and cryptsChurch of San SebastianoBehind its modest facade, the Church of San Sebastiano in Brindisi conceals
an interior adorned with exquisite works of art. Brindisi very close