HISTORY
The Swabian Castle of Brindisi, also known as the Land Castle, strategically located on the powerful inlet of the city's inner harbour, was built in the 13th century at the behest of Emperor Frederick II of Swabia. The complex, originally trapezoidal in plan, was further fortified during the Aragonese period, when it was equipped with a defensive wall and circular towers capable of adequately responding to firearms, as well as a wider moat. Strengthened by the Spanish in the 16th century, it was eventually transformed into a penitentiary by Murat in 1813. Since 1909, the Castle has been used by the Italian Navy, first as a station for torpedoes, then as the submarine command, and finally, during the two World Wars, as an important naval base. In 1943 King Victor Emmanuel III took refuge there after fleeing from Rome, and it housed the command functions during the six months in which Brindisi was the Capital of the Kingdom of Italy, between 1943 and 1944. Today it is the headquarters of the Command of the San Marco Marine Brigade.
VISIT INFORMATION
Visits are by reservation only, to be made at least 96 hours in advance, pursuant to the cooperation agreement between the Italian Navy and the Municipality of Brindisi. Visits can be booked only through this website, the PastPuglia application, or by telephone using the contact numbers indicated on this page.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The meeting point for the guided tour at the Swabian Castle of Brindisi is at Via dei Mille no. 4, 72100 Brindisi (BR). Visitors must present the valid identification document communicated at the time of booking.
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