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What to Do in Brindisi?

By Isabelle 4 Comments

For those of you who don`t know where Brindisi is located, it`s a city in the Apulia region of Italy off the coast of the Adriatic Sea, in the heel of Italy. It might not be as famous as other Italian cities, but that is where part of its charm can be found in my opinion. It`s here that you still get that real Italian vibe: locals going to the market to buy their groceries, sitting on a bench catching up with friends or having their daily coffee.

Locals in Brindisi

Points of interest:

Harbor

What to do in Brindisi? Visit Brindisi Harbor

This was probably my favorite place to be. There are a few restaurants here, but more importantly gelaterias! Not to mention the beautiful sight of the harbor with its many sailing boats.

Sailors Monument

What to do in Brindisi? Climb up Sailors Monument

The Monument to Italian Sailors was built in the memory of the fallen soldiers during World War I. You can either climb up the stairs or take an elevator to get you to the top which gives you a spectacular view over Brindisi`s waterfront.

View over Brindisi waterfront

Practical: It`s free to enter. Opening Hours: October – March: open from 9 am – 1 pm and 2 – 4.30 pm on Tuesdays till Sunday (closed on Monday). April – September: open from 9 am – 1 pm and 3 – 8 pm on Tuesdays till Sunday (closed on Monday).*

Brindisi Cathedral

What to do in Brindisi? Visit Brindisi Cathedral

Duomo of Brindisi is not only impressive during the day, it also has something special at night when the lights emphasize its magnificence.

Market

What to do in Brindisi? Go by the local fresh food market

Visit the local farmer`s market where you can find fresh food. It`s not only a treat to the eyes with all the colors of the fresh fruit and vegetables but also the perfect place to by fresh ingredients. It takes place every day (except Sunday) from early to about noon.

Streets

Wander the Streets of Brindisi

Brindisi is one of those cities where you just have to wander the streets and you`ll find a surprise behind every corner. I loved just walking around and finding treasures along the way.

Besides being a gem on its own, Brindisi is also the perfect hub to visit other destinations, like Ostuni also referred to as the White City.

Ostuni, also called the White City

Ostuni is located about 40 km (25 miles) from Brindisi. Another daytrip could be a visit to Lecce which is only a 30 minutes train ride away.

If you rent a car, which is a good idea to visit the surroundings, you won`t be disappointed by the scenery. How about these gorgeous olive trees dotted along the way?

Olive Trees in Italy

Don`t miss out on the opportunity to visit a Masseria, which is a farm converted into lodging. We had the pleasure of visiting Masseria Il Frantoio – unfortunately not stayed there overnight, but would love to go back just to have that experience. At this old converted farmhouse, I felt like I found a little piece of heaven right there. The owner, Armando, welcomed us with open arms and showed us around. He and his staff organized a delicious lunch with fresh organic ingredients. Their strawberries were amazing!

Masseria Il Frantoio

When we were there, a couple was getting married. They would have their ceremony in nearby Ostuni, but family and friends were staying at this gorgeous location. If you ask me, it was the perfect location for it!

Thanks to Brindisi is MY destination for hosting me and giving me the opportunity to discover this lesser known part of Italy. All opinions and photos are my own.

*Accurate at time of publishing

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  1. Mollie Bylett says

    August 4, 2013 at 6:41 pm

    Hello!
    i found you on the cosmo award nominations and came over to say hey!
    I have the travel bug and LOVE following peoples journeys and adventures and i have instantly loved your blog! you seem so similar to me in that as long as i have my camera i am set to go. honestly nothing better than finding new places and experiencing new things!

    i would love if you could check out my blog! ive recently spent 9 weeks in asia and then sailed greece so i have many travel adventures to share too! and plenty more to come (got the travel bug)
    molliebylett.blogspot.co.uk

    anyhow, good luck with the awards 🙂

    mollie
    xoxo

    Reply
    • Isabelle says

      August 4, 2013 at 11:52 pm

      Thanks Mollie, I`ll have a look. Good luck with your blog!

      Reply
  2. Valerio says

    August 18, 2013 at 4:32 pm

    Hi Isabelle i’m from brindisi. thank you so much for your words. Please come back to visit brindisi 🙂 There are many places to visit. Have a nice day.
    Valerio

    Reply
    • Isabelle says

      August 18, 2013 at 11:52 pm

      Thanks Valerio for stopping by. I hope to be back some day!

      Reply

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