Built by Frederick II in 1227 with materials from earlier buildings, the Swabian Castle of Brindisi, known also as “earth castle” stands in the heart of the city.
The numerous modifications it has undergone, are linked to some of Italy's and Puglia's most important historical figures. One of these, was Charles of Hapsburg, who in 1519 became the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, and who fully reinforced the Castle.
During World War II, between September 1943 and February 1944, the Castle served as the residence of Italy's King Victor Emmanuel III, his wife Queen Elena, and General Badoglio. Having fled from Rome, they set up base in the Castle, thus making Brindisi Italy's temporary capital.
Nowadays the Castle is used by Naval Command.
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
Castles, towers and palacesTorrione dell'InfernoIt is a fortress built at the end of the 15th century during the Aragon age
to protect the city from Turkish invasions. Brindisi very close
ArchaeologyTancred fountainThe Roman fountain dedicated to the King Tancred, along the Appian Way,
used to be the drinking fountain of Brindisi, located at the entrance of
the city. Brindisi very close
Sea and cavesItalian Naval League of BrindisiThe Italian Naval League of Brindisi has a dock with floating piers in the northern inner part of Ponente Bay. 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 Santa TeresaAn imposing Baroque outpost in the heart of the city, the church is now
home to the Diocesan Museum “Giovani Tarantini”. Brindisi very close
Churches and cryptsTemple of San Giovanni al SepolcroThe temple is a splendid Testimony of Puglia Romanesque style in the heart
of Brindisi’s historic center. Brindisi very close