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VISITITALY WHAT TO SEE CASTLES, PALACES AND MANSIONS APULIA SALENTO BRINDISI

Castles of Brindisi, palaces and mansions

Visititaly recommends the most important castles, palaces and noble residences of Brindisi and surrounding area, the proposals consider a maximum distance of about 30 km from the town. In the territory around Brindisi a dense network of manors built in strategic positions branches off and dominate the surrounding valleys, some can be visited, others still used as private homes, and still others are ruins bearing witness to a glorious past. To visit the castles, fortresses and all places related to culture that characterize Brindisi, to receive detailed information on opening hours, ticket costs and any guided tours, please consult the official website of the building. If you have visited a castle and wouldlike to share your experience with others, please report it here!

Castles, palaces and mansions

Bastione Carlo V

The city of Brindisi owes its defensive system to the Romans and, then, to the Spanish family of the Aragonese. This system includes castles, doors and ramparts. Among the latter, it should certainly be mentioned that of Charles V, which has a typical structure of the fifteenth and seventeenth centuries, with stubby fortresses and merloni and develops on a triangular plan. The ramparts are currently used by the Municipal Administration to promote exhibitions and events.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Svevo o di Terra

The Swabian Castle of Brindisi, also known as Castello di Terra, is the oldest in the city. The construction of the castle began in 1227 at the behest of Emperor Frederick II. At the center of the trapezoidal courtyard stands the castle, surrounded by a high wall. The castle has six towers: two in circular shape, three with a square plan and one pentagonal. In the 18th and 19th centuries, it underwent reconstructions, keeping the original structure intact.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Casa del Turista

The “Tourist House” is located in an ancient block, among the best known in the city. It is possible to trace spas that date back to the Roman period. The property hosted the headquarters of the Church of the Knights, during the Middle Ages. Previously, it was owned by the Templars. This is also evidenced by the Cross of Malta, located on the entrance. Today it is destined for tourist activities, thanks to the restoration carried out by the Municipality of Brindisi.

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