Brindisi
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See | August 2011
Brindisi
BASILICA DI SANTA CROCE
The nearby town of Lecce is home to some impressive architecture, including this elaborately decorated church. Craftsmen in the 17th century carved animals, birds and fi gures into the stone.
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Hotels | August 2011
Brindisi
MASSERIA MONTENAPOLEONE
This newly renovated farmhouse (pictured) is ideal for nature lovers, as guests not only wake up to views of the beautiful Puglian countryside, but also to a breakfast of fresh produce from the farm. Figs, olives, almonds and homemade jams all off er a real taste of the region. Doubles from €135.
Address: 8 C DA BICOCCA, PEZZE DI GRECO. | Tel: +39 338 777 4182
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Bars | August 2011
Brindisi
ROUGE ET NOIR
This café opposite the imposing, modernist Teatro Verdi is great for an espresso and a scoop or two of the home-made ice cream. Be sure to pop across and see the Roman remains underneath the theatre afterwards.
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Restaurants | August 2011
Brindisi
ENOTECA RISTORANTE PENNY
Housed in a historic palazzo with vaulted ceilings, this charming restaurant has scores of local wines to try. It also serves up some fantastic fresh seafood. Try the tagliolini with crab pulp and squid.
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Visit | May 2010
Brindisi
GALLIPOLI
A small fi shing port on the Ionian coast 80km south of Brindisi, Gallipoli is famous for its pretty seafront. Some of the region's best beaches are a short drive away, while its own sandy stretch is perfect for a morning dip followed by lunch at one of the fi sh restaurants nearby.
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See | May 2010
Brindisi
ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
Browse the Roman statues in togas, Greek vases and other valuable fi nds at this treasure trove of a museum. The highlight is the collection of Hellenistic bronzes and sculptures found north of Brindisi harbour in 1992
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Hotels | May 2010
Brindisi
MASSERIA IL FRANTOIO
This farmhouse B&B (pictured) boasts beautiful, rustic rooms set amid an olive orchard near the town of Ostuni. The kitchen prepares meals using home-grown produce, and guests can pick up some of their speciality olive oils, jams and liqueurs.
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Restaurants | May 2010
Brindisi
MENHIR
Offering a modern take on Puglian cuisine, this minimalist restaurant near the cathedral serves up the likes of grilled calamari with mozzarella and chard, and baked sea bass with truffl e mash. There's a great choice of wines on offer, too.