What to see in Brindisi
Castles, churches and crypts, museums, beaches and nature: photos, description, how to get there and the events on nearby.
15 places
Castles, towers and palacesBastione Carlo VThe 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. Brindisi
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
Castles, towers and palacesAragonese or Alfonsino CastleAlfonsino Castle, a majestic symbol of the Christian West's defense against
the Muslim world, stands on Sant’Andrea Island. Brindisi
Castles, towers and palacesSwabian Castle of BrindisiOverlooking the sea one side, the land on the other, the Swabian Castle of
Brindisi testifies to the wonders of history. Brindisi
Castles, towers and palacesComplesso delle Scuole PieA few steps away from the Cathedral of Brindisi there is the
seventeenth-century complex of Scuole Pie, nowadays a buzzing place for
cultural events. Brindisi
Castles, towers and palacesFormer Convent of Santa ChiaraThe former Convent of Santa Chiara in Brindisi, a building of the late
sixteenth century, is located in the heart of the old town centre and used
to be the seat of the Capuchin Poor Clares. Brindisi
Castles, towers and palacesPedagne LighthouseThe lighthouse on the Traversa island, in the archipelago of Pedagne, has
an appealing position at the entrance of the port of Brindisi. Brindisi
Castles, towers and palacesMonumento al Marinaio d'ItaliaAnother unforgettable experience. The challenge of reaching the peak. An
amazing view over the city and the sea. A moment of great spirituality. Brindisi
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo BalsamoPalazzo Balsamo, a gem of the civil architecture of Brindisi, is a
wonderful palace to be admired strolling in the streets of the old town
centre. Brindisi
Castles, towers and palacesSeminary PalaceThe Seminary Palace of Brindisi, built in 1720 as indicated by the
inscription on the keystone on the entrance, is an explosion of Baroque
art. Brindisi
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo Granafei NervegnaPalazzo Granafei Nervegna in Brindisi, a sixteenth-century building, has
been given to the town for some years and is a buzzing cultural place,
besides being the seat of the town hall offices. Brindisi
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo MontenegroPalazzo Montenegro in Brindisi, an elegant seventeenth- century building,
overlooks the promenade Regina Margherita. Brindisi
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo PerezThe seventeenth-century Palazzo Perez, nearby the Cathedral square, is a
beautiful example of civil architecture in Brindisi. Brindisi
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo RipaPalazzo Ripa in Brindisi, an elegant sixteenth-century noble palace, keeps
centuries of history in its clear, simple and symmetric forms. Brindisi
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
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)