Brindisi castle was built during a period of particular splendour, under the influence of Emperor Frederick II during the first half of the XIII century. The castle was then restored by the Angionians around the XV century and then extended by the Aragons. Lastly, in the XVI century further work was carried out by Charles V who definitively reinforced the structure.
A Brief History:
The establishment and numerous changes that characterised Brindisi castle are each linked to particularly significant figures in the history of Puglia and Italy, such as Frederick II, the main client of the many regional fortifications and Charles of Augsburg, who in 1519 became emperor under the name Charles V.
Curios:
During World War II, between September 1943 and February 1944, the castle became the residence of King Victor Emanuel III, of Queen Elena and the Marshal Badoglio who on fleeing Rome established their base by promoting Brindisi as the temporary capital of Italy.
Not to be missed:
The events organised and hosted in this splendid Suevian castle.
Sources: By the editorial staff Updated on: 17/12/2008
Project created in collaboration with InnovaPuglia.
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