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- Brundisium (modern Brindisi), located on the Adriatic coast of southern Italy, was a Messapian and then Roman town of great strategic importance throughout antiquity. Although architectural remains are sparse, the city has several claims to fame.
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Aug 28, 2017 · Brundisium (modern Brindisi), located on the Adriatic coast of southern Italy, was a Messapian and then Roman town of great strategic importance throughout antiquity. Although architectural remains are sparse, the city has several claims to fame.
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Jul 30, 2024 · Brundisium, now Brindisi, was a significant port city in ancient times, situated on the Adriatic coast of southern Italy. Its natural harbour and strategic location made it an important trade centre and a gateway to the East.
The poet Pacuvius was born here about 220 BC, and here the famous poet Virgil died in 19 BC. Under the Romans, Brundisium – a large city in its day with some 100,000 inhabitants – was an active port, the chief point of embarkation for Greece and the East, via Dyrrachium or Corcyra.
Brindisi is the seat of an archbishop and has a provincial museum of archaeology. Served by the main coastal railway from Ancona to Lecce, with a branch to Taranto, and by an airport 3 miles (5 km) north, Brindisi’s excellent port conducts a busy trade with the Middle East and East Asia.
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Brindisi - in Latin Brundusium or Brundisium - is said to mean "stag's head" in the Messapian (Greek) dialect, for the shape of the harbour. This symbol appears in the coat of arms, which includes also a war cross for the civilian victims of WW2. Info. Altitude: a.s.l. Population: about 90,000 inhabitants. Zip/postal code: 72100.
Brindisi is one of the most beautiful cities in Puglia, rich in history, culture, and beauty, and one of the most evocative natural ports in the Mediterranean Sea. Brindisi is a modern city that also hides medieval views and ruins of ancient Rome. The city can be reached by car, train, and plane. Brindisi Airport (Salento Airport) is located ...
Ancient Brundisium – One of the Most Important Cities in Apulia The buildings in the historical centre narrate the magnificence of Brundisium during Roman times. The Appian Way ended in Brindisi, which was a major port for trade.
