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Waterfront · Brindisi, Apúlia
Lungomare Regina Margherita
Walk along the shore of Brindisi's inner harbor, at the foot of the Roman column, with a view of the Monumento ao Marinheiro on the other side of the water.
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About Lungomare Regina Margherita
The Lungomare Regina Margherita is the promenade that runs along Brindisi's inner harbor, at the foot of the Scalinata Virgiliana. The harbor is shaped like a deer antler branching into the land, and the city's name comes from that shape: Brentesion, in the Messapian language, meant deer head.
The waterfront is where residents take a walk in the late afternoon. On one side are the downtown buildings, cafés and the fishing boats' quay; on the other, the calm harbor waters. Directly opposite, on the far bank, stands the Monumento ao Marinheiro da Itália, from 1933, a 53-metre tower shaped like a ship's helm, honoring sailors who died in World War I.
Near the end of the promenade is the Castello Svevo, the castle built by Frederico II in the 13th century, which today belongs to the Marinha italiana and opens only on special occasions. In the other direction, the waterfront continues to the ferry area.
In summer the promenade hosts fairs, music and the bustle of people waiting for the ferry to Grécia.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
From 30 minutes to 1 hour of walking.
Best time
In the late afternoon and at night, when locals go out for walks and the monument is lit up.
How to get there
It is at the foot of the Scalinata Virgiliana, about a 15-minute walk from the train station via Corso Umberto and Corso Garibaldi.
Tip
To see the Monumento ao Marinheiro up close, ask at the quay about the boats that cross the inner harbor to the opposite bank.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Lungomare Regina Margherita
What is the tower shaped like a helm in the port of Brindisi?
It is the Monumento ao Marinheiro da Itália, from 1933, 53 metres tall, in honor of the sailors who died in World War I. It stands on the bank opposite the promenade.
Can you visit the castle of Brindisi?
The Castello Svevo, by Frederico II, belongs to the Marinha italiana and only opens on special occasions. From the promenade you can see the building from the outside.
Where does the name Brindisi come from?
From the Messapian word Brentesion, meaning deer head, because of the shape of the harbor, which reaches into the land like the branches of an antler.