Brindisi Car Hire

Travel to Brindisi, an Ancient city which is located right down in the “heel of the boot” in southern Italy, in the region of Apulia on the Adriatic sea of Bari. Brindisi is a major sailing port for the southern part of Italy and is renowned in the Ancient times for being the busiest merchant and passenger port between Italy, Greece and the near East.

Take your car rental around Brindisi to get lost in the history of the Punic wars which were the largest of all wars battled through the ancient times. The Sailing port is a beautiful sight which is surrounded by great vineyards and artichoke fields. It is a setting that is wealthy in history, culture and beauty.

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Travelling in Brindisi with a Rental Car

Collect your car rental from Brindisi airport called the Papola-Casale Airport which is located 6 kilometers north of the City. Your car hire will give you the opportunity to drive through the vineyard landscapes, cultural and historical attractions.

A short hire car drive can take you to the historical Brindisi Cathedral. The cathedral was originally built in the 11th century, but unfortunately was demolished by an earthquake in 1743. The cathedral was remodeled in Baroque style approximately 700 years later. The Cathedral captured historical events such as; Roger who was crowned King of Sicily in 1191, and in 1225 Frederick II married Jolanda of Brienne who was Queen of Jerusalem. You are able to try and imagine the original architecture of the Cathedral if you travel over to the temple located nearby, called the Porta Dei Cavalieri Templari. Here you will find pointy arches which are the remains of the temple that were the headquarters of the Knights templar.

Brindisi’s captivating sight is the Chiesa di Santa Maria del Casale. This is located approximately 4 kilometers north of the city. Drive your rental car to this destination by following the Via Pronvincale San Vito around the Seno di Ponente bay. When you have reached this location you will be charmed by the church that was built by Prince Philip around 1300. The church was built based on Gothic, Pulgian- Romanesque and Byzantine influences to make it appear beautiful and unique. Inside you will find the extraordinary work of the ‘Last Judgement’ situated on the entrance wall.

The Svevo Castle captures all splendours of beauty and history which till today is still used as headquarters for the Brindisi’s military Marine. Drive your hire car to the shore of the Seno di Ponente where the Svevo Castle stands tall over the water. This is a must see as you can appreciate the architecture and historical importance of this castle.