Introducing Brindisi
Like all ports, Brindisi has its seamy side, but it’s also surprisingly balmy, particularly the palm-lined avenue linking the port to the train station and the promenade stretching along the interesting seafront.
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The town was the end of the ancient Roman road, Via Appia, down whose weary length trudged legionnaires and pilgrims, crusaders and traders all heading to Greece and the Near East. These days little has changed except Brindisi’s pilgrims are sun-seekers rather than soul-seekers.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Bored in Greece...Italy next week? Suggestions please!
by Mrs_Trellis 14 September 2011
Why not take a ferry from Patras to Brindisi and work your way up Italy.
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