Brindisi
November 3, 2011
You may be passing through Brindisi to catch the ferry but don’t miss out on Brindisi. Stay a while and see the city’s interesting sights.
Check out the Roman columns in Brindisi built when the town was the end of the Via Appia, the road stretching all the way from Rome to Brindisi. See the well where the Crusaders watered there horses, the Church of Santa Maria Casale and the historic town centre of Brindisi with the cathedral, museums and churches.
You could take a boat across the harbour to see the Monument to Italian sailors killed in action. It is an immense ships rudder and from the terrace there is a great view of Brindisi’s waterfront. The harbour itself is quite beautiful and at the entrance is the Aragonese castle.
Brindisi is also surrounded by other towns with their own history. Apart from all of this is the beautiful countryside is covered in olive groves and vineyards. The sea is such a wonderful shade of blue almost like aquamarine.
Dining out in Brindisi is a joy and the fresh seafood dishes are fantastic. At La Cantina the haunt of the bohemians, try the local dish of potatoes, rice and mussels, it’s delicious. If you prefer meat then go to the steakhouse. They have every BBQ’d meat you can think of.The grill is gigantic!! The meatballs and sausages are fantastic. All you have to do is choose your meat and watch it being grilled. You’ll return to Brindisi as I did.
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Staying in Brindisi
February 7, 2009
A little town where locals take their afternoon siesta to heart, Brindisi is a great place to stay if you want to bask in some peace and quiet. Traditionally a stopover for travelers hoping to catch a ferry to Greece or Albania, Brindisi has enough character and warmth that it might pull you over to stay for just a couple more days.
If you just need to pass time till your ferry docks, you can hit the shops for some tasty local dishes. Be wary, though, that most restaurants (and shops) are likely to be closed between 2 PM and 5 PM for the locals’ afternoon nap. At such times, you can soak in the sights at the beautiful harbor or drive your car hire around historic local spots like the Araganese Castle, the Duomo and the town center.
Should you have a bit more time on your hands, you can drive 40 km southwest of the town to Francavilla Fontana and admire the Baroque architecture of its churches and palatial mansions. Lecce, around the same distance southeast of the town, should have plenty of bars and a busy nightlife if you’re thinking of staying till the next day. You can even hit the sandy beaches of Gallipoli south of Brindisi for a brief escape before you board out of the country.
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Brindisi Harbour
January 27, 2009
If you arrive in Brindisi by boat before maybe hiring a car and touring the surrounding area, your first experience of this fantastic town will be Brindisi’s wonderful natural harbour, which is regarded as one of the safest in the Adriatic. Brindisi has always been considered as a gateway to the East, and has for centuries occupied a pivotal and important position as a sea link from Italy to Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean.
As Brindisi developed throughout the middle ages, the city forged strong trading links with many other cities throughout the Mediterranean and the Adriatic and grew into a large and prosperous port, as can clearly still be seen by the modern visitor – The sturdy sea-walls and bustling docks still as much in evidence today as they would have been centuries ago. The natural amphitheatre which Brindisi occupies makes it one of the most picturesque cities in this particular part of Italy, and an essential stopping-off point whether you’re arrive by boat or hire-car.
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Brindisi Cathedral
January 22, 2009
Brindisi’s most striking architectural sight is surely the impressive Cathedral, also known as St. John’s the Baptist Church, which was constructed between 1098 and 1132.
It has since been almost entirely rebuilt to this original design following its collapse during an earthquake in. Just as rewarding to the visitor as the building itself are the stunning interior mosaics from the 12th century which line the walls of this grand old church.
Rich in artistic history as well as architectural significance, Brindisi cathedral also contains numerous renowned and valuable paintings, sculptures and religious artefacts from down the centuries, which are on display in the magnificent sacristy, altars and chapels. One such chapel open to visitors is the chapel of St Teodoro, the patron saint of Brindisi itself, which is an exquisite example of 12th century Romanic architecture and stonework.
A few paces from this chapel is Brindisi cathedral’s imposing bell tower, which was eventually completed in 1795, and which can be seen from across this charming and much admired city. Another is a long line of sights not to be missed during your visit.
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Brindisi Ferry
September 24, 2008
Park your car and take a trip aboard the little ferry that leaves from the Brindisi waterfront at the bottom of the pedestrian-only street and goes across the Pigonati Channel. Across the water are good views of Castello Svevo built in 1227 and the Italian Sailor’s Monument – built in 1933 and stands 54 meters tall and known as “The Big Rudder”. The side across from central Brindisi also has a long sea wall that goes out into the ocean. We didn’t walk it but saw others doing so as our ferry was docking. (I wanted back to the car for a rest!!) A stroll along the seawall – Porticciolo turistico – would have been a nice thing to do but we had no idea how far away it was from the monument and park on that side. Also on this side is the S. Maria Del Casale – a 13th century convent church. Be sure to pick up a map of Brindisi from the tourist info centre located on the central Brindisi waterfront side near the Roman Columns.
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Car Hire Offers – Brindisi
August 16, 2008
At Pronto! we know that no one wants to have to spend numerous hours looking at all the car rental companies to get the best deals on their car rental for Brindisi. That is why our team of professional car hire specialists at Pronto! spend hours searching for the best offers for you. What is more – you don’t even have to make a phone call! All of the very latest offers are loaded into the Pronto! car hire booking engine which is located on the right of the page. The following are a selection of car hire offers – subject to availability:
Get a Peugeot 107 or similar from our Mini range from only £20 per day
Get a Fiesta or similar form our Compact range from only £22 per day
Get an Alfa Romeo 147 or similar from our Intermediate range from only £25 per day
Get an Alfa Romeo or similar from our Standard range from only £30 per day
Get a Mercedes C200 or similar from our Fullsize range from only £41 per day
Get a Jaguar X Type or similar from our Luxury range from only £55 per day
Get a Mercedes C180 station wagon or similar from our Premium range from only £61 per day
Get a Ford Galaxy or similar from our Mini Van range from only £66 per day
Use Pronto’s car hire search engine on the right to find out what savings you could be making on your car rental.
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Checking the small print
July 11, 2008
Every car hire company has their own unique set of rental conditions that go along with using their service. Our goal at Brindisi Airport Car Hire is to make car hire as easy and hassle free as possible for you and that is why we present these rental conditions to you upfront during the booking process. Step two of the booking process summarizes the rental conditions for the car hire you have chosen so that you can read them over in advance and ensure they are compatible with your needs. This advance notification of the rental conditions saves you time during transit and can save you a headache in the long-run.
Whether it is presenting you the rental conditions upfront or saving you the time of a lengthy booking process by doing it for you, Brindisi Airport Car Hire works to alleviate your stress during travel. All you have to do is book your next car hire through Brindisi Airport Car Hire and we take care of the rest. Fill in the simple Quick car Hire Booking form located on the right hand side of the screen and you will be presented with the absolute best rates available almost instantaneously.
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Fully Inclusive – Get Peace of Mind
July 11, 2008
Pisa Airport Car Hire is always looking out for our users. We don’t just provide our users with the best rates available each and every time they book; we also guarantee they have the most comprehensive coverage for their protection. Regardless of whether you are at home, on holiday or traveling for business you are not immune to having bad things occur. That is why Pisa Airport Car Hire includes fully inclusive coverage right in the price of all of our car hire bookings.
Should the worst occur while you are traveling the coverage that you receive through Brindisi Airport Car Hire will protect you from having to pay a fortune to remedy the situation. This coverage protects you from accident and theft, but it also includes premium location insurance, VAT and local taxes, road fund taxes, unlimited mileage, around the clock emergency assistance in the event of breakdown and no cancellation fee. All that you have to do to take advantage of all that Brindisi Airport Car Hire has to offer is fill out our simple quick car hire booking form and we take care of the rest. This means that you can enjoy your travel to Brindisi without a worry in your mind.
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How to get the cheapest car hire rates
July 11, 2008
Nobody wants to have to shop around to all the big brand car hire companies, making phone call after phone call to guarantee the best rate on their Brindisi car hire. The major car hire companies like, Hertz, Sixt, Alamo and Holiday Auto have already partnered with Brindisi Airport Car Hire to provide our users with the best rates they have to offer. The only difference is that when you book with Brindisi Airport Car Hire you avoid the long lines, piles of paperwork and hours of research.
If you want to take advantage of our collective buying power so that you can get the absolute best rate possible on your Brindisi car hire all that you have to do is fill out our simple Quick Car Hire Booking form. The Quick Car Hire Booking form is conveniently located on the right hand side of our web page. Once you have provided us with all of your basic car hire information we will provide you a list of results almost instantaneously. Then, all that you have to do is click book it on your selected deal and get your confirmation number. It is that easy to get the best rate on a Brindisi airport car hire.
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