Brindisi is a small city in the south of Italy’s Puglia region, well known for its role as an important trade town due to its position on the Adriatic. Today the city still acts as an important trading port for trade with Greece and Turkey, although other industries such as agriculture and energy production thrive in the area. Visitors to Brindisi can see examples of the city’s strategic importance in its two castles, while there is also the chance to simply sit in a café and relax. Hire a car in Brindisi to be able to get around the city with ease as well as be able to head further out and explore Puglia itself.
Brindisi’s history as an important trade town is evident in the city today. The Castello Grande is an example of a 13th Century castle which had been re-fortified over the years while the Aragonese Forte a Mare or Sea Fort would have protected the city against attacks in the middle ages. Today there is a much mellower atmosphere in the city and just outside Brindisi are several nature reserves, some of which are maintained by the WWF. Hiring a car in Brindisi is a great way to see the city as well travel to these natural protected areas and beyond into Puglia and southern Italy.
