The Portico of the Knights Templar is a lovely example of 14th-century architecture.

The Piazza Duomo in Brindisi is home to two of the city’s most prized attractions: the Duomo, or Cathedral, and the Archaeological Provincial Museum Ribezzo.  The museum exhibits artifacts from prehistoric to late Roman times, and is fascinating!

Nearby, in Piazza Matteotti, it is also possible to see some ruins.

Underneath the modern theater set off of the square, there are ruins that are open to visitors, free of charge.  The theater was built on top of these beautiful reminders of past times.

There are panels against the wall, as one walks around the space, explaining what it is that you are seeing.  I found this to be a most interesting site, and as you can see by the photos, I was the only one there.

In the lobby of the Palazzo della Citta, or the City Hall, is the top of an ancient column, that I found to be particularly beautiful.  There is also another small area of ruins in a room off of the lobby, which is possible to visit.

For me, one of the pleasures of Brindisi, like most other cities in Italia, is simply walking its streets.  I love to wander, and roam aimlessly.  I am never bored when doing this, as I always seem to find something that catches my eye or interest.

It’s always fun to discover one of the old gates into the city.

 

Next up: The beautiful city of Lecce!

 

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