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