landmark
Ostuni
The dazzling White City of Puglia, a hilltop labyrinth of whitewashed houses and narrow alleys overlooking ancient olive groves.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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Brindisi
Apulia, Italy · Europe
About Brindisi
Brindisi sits on the route: 20 minutes from Tuturano, 57km from Grotta della Poesia.
Brindisi is in Apulia, Italy, with about 87,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Tuturano, about 10 km away.
Brindisi (US: BRIN-diz-ee, BREEN-; Italian: [ˈbrindizi] ; Brindisino: Brìnnisi) is a city in the region of Apulia in southern Italy, the capital of the province of Brindisi, on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. Historically, the city has played an essential role in trade and culture due to its strategic position on theRead more
Italian Peninsula and its natural port on the Adriatic Sea. The city remains a major port for trade with the Balkan Peninsula, Greece and the Middle East. Its industries include agriculture, chemical works, and the generation of electricity.
From September 1943 to February 1944, Brindisi was the provisional government seat of the Kingdom of Italy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Brindisi?
Within an hour or so of Brindisi: Ostuni (32 km), Nardò Ring (35 km), Lecce (37 km), Grotta della Poesia (57 km).
Are there any good drives near Brindisi?
The nearest famous roads are Otranto to Leuca Coastal Road.
Where is Brindisi?
Brindisi is in Apulia, Italy, about 10 km from Tuturano.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 87,141
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Apulia
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 40.6322, 17.9361
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from Brindisi
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
racetrack
Nardò Ring
A perfectly circular 12.6 km high-speed test track in Puglia, so large it is visible from space. Owned by Porsche, it is where manufacturers chase top-speed records at over 400 km/h.
35 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Lecce
The Florence of the South, a Puglian city overflowing with extravagant Baroque architecture carved from warm golden limestone.
37 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
Grotta della Poesia
Near-circular limestone sinkhole pool at Roca Vecchia where the Adriatic filters through under the cliff: a natural swimming hole ringed by a Bronze Age and Messapian archaeological site. Best early morning before the crowds arrive.
57 km · about 65 min drive
Driving in Italy
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.50/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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