About
Brindisi is a historic port city in Apulia, the heel of Italy's boot, on the Adriatic coast. Its harbour has long been its reason for being, and much of the city's character still comes from the sea.
The city is known as the terminus of the ancient Appian Way, the Roman road that ran south from Rome. Travellers and armies who completed that long journey reached Brindisi, and from here the Romans embarked for the East. That link to the wider Mediterranean world is still the thread that runs through a visit.
What a visit offers
- The harbour and waterfront, where the rhythm of ferries and fishing boats gives the old port its everyday life.
- The historic centre, a compact area of streets to walk at an unhurried pace.
- The sense of departure, since the port has been a point of crossing for centuries, which suits visitors heading onward by sea.
Around the city
Brindisi makes a practical base for exploring Apulia, with its coastline, olive groves and small towns within reach. Visitors who enjoy history will find that the city's Roman associations give a clear reason to stop, while those who simply like a working harbour town will find plenty to watch and enjoy.
Brindisi suits a slower trip: a few days to walk the old streets, eat well, and see the port at work, with the Appian Way's ending as a reminder of how far travellers once came to reach this shore.