Brindisi and its surroundings

In the heart of Puglia, close to every wonder

A stay in Brindisi: the ideal base for discovering the beauty of the area.

A short walk from the B&B

What you'll find nearby, and how to get there in minutes

From the front door: the centre on foot, the station 3 minutes away, the airport 10, and the sea within reach even without a car.

On foot, in a few minutes

Corso Umberto — 1 min
Breakfast café — 2 min
Supermarket (Piazza Cairoli) — 3 min
Farmacia Cairoli (pharmacy) — 3 min
Train station — 3 min
S.T.P. bus stop (Via del Mare / Piazza Crispi) — 4 min
Roman Columns and seafront Regina Margherita — 9 min

By car, bus or boat

Water bus to the Casale district (Stazione Marittima) — 10 min
Brindisi Airport — 10 min by car
Perrino Hospital, Emergency Department — 10 min by car · 15–20 min by bus (line 5)
Cala Materdomini beach — 10 min by car · 15 min by bus

The sea: how to get to Cala Materdomini

Departure: Piazza Crispi – S.T.P. Central Station (4 min walk from the B&B)
Line: 4 — S.T.P. Brindisi
Direction: Cala Materdomini / Lido San Benedetto
Stop: Via Materdomini – Cala Materdomini
Journey time: 10–15 min, depending on traffic
Frequency: every 30 min, daily

Free public beach with a sandy area and low rocks. Perfect for half a day by the sea without leaving the city.

Where to eat

Where to enjoy great food

Seafood restaurant and pizzeriaLa Locanda del PortoVia Montenegro 20, 72100 Brindisi11 min on foot · 850 mOpen in Google Maps →

PizzeriaBrunda PizzeriaPiazza Dante 8, 72100 Brindisi9 min on foot · 650 mOpen in Google Maps →

Grill houseBracerie EscosazioPiazza Mercato 11/15, 72100 Brindisi6 min on foot · 450 mOpen in Google Maps →

Gelato shopChocolosoCorso Giuseppe Garibaldi 103/105/107, 72100 Brindisi11 min on foot · 850 mOpen in Google Maps →

Walking distances calculated with Google Maps from Via Giacomo Leopardi 16. Ask us for more tips on WhatsApp.

Discover the beauty of Puglia nearby

Torre Guaceto Nature Reserve and Marine Protected Area16 min by car (20.8 km) · riservaditorreguaceto.itPhoto: Lanottegiuseppe · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Ostuni, the White City30–35 min by car (39 km) · 25 min by train · comune.ostuni.br.itPhoto: Costantino Cafaro · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Alberobello, UNESCO World Heritage trulli55–60 min by car (73 km) · ~58 min by train + taxi · comunealberobello.itPhoto: Hervé Simon · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Fasano Zoosafari~40 min by car (59 km) · ~44 min by direct bus · zoosafari.itPhoto: Andrea Papaccio · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Castellana Caves1 h 5 min by car (79 km) · ~2 h by train + bus · grottedicastellana.itPhoto: Boboseiptu · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Egnazia museum and excavations~41 min by car (56 km) · ~43 min by train via Fasano · comune.fasano.br.itPhoto: Carlo Pelagalli · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Aquapark Egnazia~55 min by car (67 km) · acquaparkegnazia.itIllustrative AI-generated image, not a photo of the park

Carrisiland Resort, Cellino San Marco~23 min by car (22 km) · ~20 min by direct bus · carrisiland.itOriginal photo: Alessandro Balestra · public domain · Wikimedia Commons · reworked with AI

Even without a car

Visit the historic towns of Puglia near Leopardi B&B

Lecce 35 min by car · 45 min by train Cisternino 40 min by car · 35 min by train Polignano a Mare 1 h by car · 1 h 15 by train Otranto 1 h 15 by car · 1 h 30 by train Bari 1 h 30 by car · 1 h 35 by train Villanova 35 min by car Torre Canne 45 min by car

Brindisi station is a 3-minute walk from the B&B: many of these places can be visited as day trips without a car.

In town, almost everything on foot

Historic sites in town

Brindisi is the Gateway to the East: Roman monuments, medieval churches and lively squares, just minutes from the B&B.

A corner of Brindisi's historic centre — Glimpses of Brindisi's historic centre, a short walk from the B&B.

Terminal Columns of the Via Appia The two monumental columns that marked the entrance to the port of Brindisi in ancient Rome. provincia.brindisi.it Photo: Vittoria Orlando · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Teatro Verdi and San Pietro degli Schiavoni Archaeological Area Modern theatre built over Roman excavations, visible from the stalls. nuovoteatroverdi.com Photo: Farfalla 40 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Castello Alfonsino Historic fortress on the island of Sant'Andrea, visible from the seafront. comune.brindisi.it Photo: Adele Pennetta · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Palazzo Granafei-Nervegna Renaissance palace in Piazza Duomo, home to the tourist office: it houses the capital of a Roman column. visitbrindisi.it Photo: Giacomo Resta · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Brindisi Cathedral (Duomo) Majestic cathedral with a historic façade in the heart of the old town. cattedralebrindisi.it Photo: Graziano Cannoletta · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

De Torres Fountain in Piazza della Vittoria

Piazza Cairoli and Piazza della Vittoria Two lively city squares loved by locals and visitors, a few minutes' walk away. provincia.brindisi.it Photo: Farfalla 40 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Corso Umberto and Lungomare Regina Margherita Scenic walks among palm trees, monuments and seafood restaurants. visit.puglia.it Photo: Andrea traversa · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Santa Maria del Casale church A fine example of Romanesque architecture with decorated interiors. fondoambiente.it (FAI) Photo: Teo1965 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Greek Orthodox church of San Nicola Neoclassical church with Byzantine icons, a testimony to the Greek community. wikipedia.org Photo: Saggittarius A · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Chiesa del Sacro Cuore Neo-Romanesque building with decorative elements of artistic value. wikipedia.org Photo: Saggittarius A · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · cropped

Façade of the Chiesa del Cristo (San Domenico)

Chiesa del Cristo (San Domenico) 13th-century church with a Romanesque-Gothic façade and Baroque decoration. wikipedia.org Photo: Vncenz · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Culture

Museums and archaeological sites

Francesco Ribezzo Provincial Archaeological MuseumPrehistoric, Greek and Roman collections, including the famous «Punta del Serrone Bronzes».cultura.gov.itPhoto: Teo1965 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Giovanni Tarantini Diocesan MuseumHoused in the church of San Paolo Eremita, it holds sacred furnishings and the Ark of Saint Theodore.wikipedia.orgPhoto: Giovanni Tarantini Diocesan Museum · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia Commons

«San Pietro degli Schiavoni» Archaeological AreaRoman excavations beneath the city centre with streets, mosaics and baths, visible through the Ribezzo Museum.cultura.gov.itPhoto: Piazzavittoria · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Explore Puglia from Brindisi

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