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(Via San Giovanni)
The Knights Templar's secondary church is a square brown bulk of Nor-
man stone conforming to the circular plan the Templars so loved.
Monument to Italian Sailors
For a wonderful view of Brindisi's waterfront, take one of the regular boats (return €1.80)
on Viale Regina Margherita across the harbour to the monument erected by Mussolini in
1933.
MONUMENT
Sleeping
B&B Federico II
( 0328 9277735;
www.bbfederico2.it
; Via Federico II di Svevia 27; s €35-40, d €60-70; )
Posi-
tioned near the harbour, these are two simple but attractive apartments arranged around a
palm-shaded courtyard. The stand-out factor is the great service, with a warm welcome
and a thoughtfully stocked fridge.
APARTMENT
$
Hotel Orientale
( 0831 56 84 51;
www.hotelorientale.it
;
Corso Garibaldi 40; s/d €75/130; )
This sleek,
modern hotel overlooks the long palm-lined
corso
. Rooms are pleasant, the location is
good and it has a small fitness centre, private car park and (rare) cooked breakfast option.
HOTEL
$$
Eating
TRATTORIA
$$
Trattoria Pantagruele
( 0831 56 06 05; Via Salita di Ripalta 1; meals €30; lunch & dinner Mon-Fri, dinner Sat)
Named
after French writer François Rabelais' satirical character, this charming trattoria three
blocks from the waterfront serves up excellent fish and grilled meats.
Il Giardino
PUGLIAN
$$
( 0831 56 40 26; Via Tarantini 14-18; meals €30; lunch & dinner Tue-Sat, lunch Sun)
Established
more than 40 years ago in a restored 15th-century
palazzo,
sophisticated Il Giardino
serves refined seafood and meat dishes in a delightful garden setting.
