| The next time you visit Italy, make sure to | | | | century cathedral on Piazza Duomo is |
| include the wonderful and much under-rated | | | | definitely worth a look, as is the town's |
| city of Brindisi on your must-see list. | | | | impressive Castello Svevo. A short hire car |
| Mouth-watering cuisine, a fascinating history | | | | drive out to the 700-year-old Chiesa di Santa |
| and beautiful scenery await your discovery in | | | | Maria del Casale is also recommended. |
| Brindisi. With a hire car in Brindisi, you'll | | | | |
| discover a whole different side to the | | | | If visiting in May, it's well worth catching |
| beautiful Italian city. From long leisurely | | | | the Corpus Domini festival, which involves |
| drives to short restaurant hops, a rental car | | | | the spectacle of seeing the local bishop |
| gives you the ultimate freedom to explore the | | | | blessing the sea on a white stallion. |
| many wonders of this great city. The | | | | Celebrations continue all day long, with |
| following is a guide to the best and most | | | | fireworks and lightshows bringing proceedings |
| interesting sights worth experiencing along | | | | to a close as darkness falls. |
| the way. | | | | |
| | | | Eating Out/Nightlife/Accommodation in |
| Brindisi Airport Mini Guide: | | | | Brindisi: |
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| Brindisi Casale Airport is located 3km to the | | | | Eating out in Brindisi is a treat for every |
| north of the city of Brindisi. The airport | | | | budget and palate. In general, a meal out |
| offers a range of passenger services and | | | | with wine will never cost more than a few |
| facilities including cafés, bars, an | | | | euros per person. Cheap low budget choices |
| ATM and a small gift shop. Brindisi Casale | | | | include hearty baked pasta dishes, pizza and |
| Airport is served by a number of airlines | | | | light lunchtime snacks like panini and |
| including budget airline Ryanair, Volare | | | | crostini. |
| Airlines and Air Dolomiti. | | | | |
| | | | Brindisi has a laid back, easygoing |
| Things To See/Do in Brindisi: | | | | nightlife, which centres on the town's |
| | | | cafés and bars in the Corso Garibaldi |
| The town of Brindisi is a becoming a popular | | | | district. An evening stroll is a cheap and |
| destination for short breaks due in no small | | | | relaxing way to while away a few hours in the |
| part to the extension of low fares routes by | | | | evening. |
| budget airlines such as Ryanair. | | | | |
| | | | Accommodation in Brindisi offers something to |
| The town of Brindisi is situated in the south | | | | please every budget and taste. Hotels on the |
| of Italy on the Salento Peninsula. | | | | upper-end of the price-line include the |
| | | | four-star Majestic Hotel Brindisi, situated |
| A walking tour is a good way to explore what | | | | close to the railway station and port and |
| the town has to offer in terms of cultural | | | | Minerva Hotel Brindisi, situated close to the |
| and historical attractions. A visit to the | | | | suburbs of the city. Those travelling on a |
| local archaeological museum is a must. Here | | | | tight holiday budget may however prefer the |
| it is possible to view the permanent | | | | simple surroundings of the Carpe Diem Ostello |
| collection of bronze Greek statues rescued | | | | della Gioventu hostel, where a cheap sleep is |
| from the sea. The city's historical quarter | | | | guaranteed. |
| also offers some fascinating sites. The 11th | | | | |