Roman columns of Brindisi

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Roman columns of Brindisi

Originally, there were two twin columns, but after the collapse of one of the two columns in 1528, the monument remained mutilated. The surviving column is among the most remarkable historical sites of Brindisi. It represents the point where the Appian way (road between Rome and Brindisi in that period) ended, as well as the place where (in Roman times) the travellers left to the East. From there, a splendid view of the port of the city is revealed.

Do & See

The eighteenth-century Baroque period has left its own mark on towns such as Francavilla Fontana, Lecce and Ostuni. These towns are set on sunlit hilltops that rise like islands above a rolling landscape of olive groves and vineyards - do take time to explore those stunning places, using Brindisi as a base or even spending a night or two. Brindisi itself has, of course, a wealth of architectural sites and curious spots to explore - from old forts to remains of Roman presence to the lively port promenade.