Brindisi Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Italian comune
About Brindisi
Apart from being a ferry port Brindisi is also home to the United Nations logistics base (UNLB). The base provides resources logistic support, telecommunications and training opportunity for all peacekeeping operations around the world. The city was founded by the Messapians, a population of Illyrian origin, with the name ofBrunda, meaning "deer's head". This name is due to the natural harbour which resembles the shape of the animal's antlers. The city assumed the name ofBrentionand thenBrentèsionin Ancient Greek, to be later calledBrundisiumafter the conquest by the Romans in 267 BC. Brundisiumreached a population of 100,000 and became the main commercial port of theRoman Empire, with heavy traffic towardsGreeceand theMiddle Eastthat continues today. The city was connected withRomeby the
Top Attractions in Brindisi
Explore the best things to see and do in Brindisi:
- ★Cathedral
- ★Church of San Benedetto
- ★Monumento al Marinaio d'Italia
- ★Museo Archeologico "Ribezzo"
- ★Palazzo Granafei Nervegna
- ★Roman columns and Virgil’s Staircase
- ★Santa Maria del Casale
- ★Temple of San Giovanni al Sepolcro
Where to Eat in Brindisi
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Don Angus
- 🍴Il Botteghino Pizzeria
- 🍴La Cantina ti l'Artisti
- 🍴La Locanda del Porto
- 🍴Locanda degli Schiavoni
- 🍴Pizzeria La Piazzetta
Where to Stay in Brindisi
- 🏨Malvasia Bed and Breakfast
- 🏨Masseria Incantalupi
- 🏨The Youth Hostel
Brindisi Travel Guide Sections
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