A late arrival in Brindisi let us sleep in and have what we thought would be a relaxing start to the day, it appears 2000 other people thought the same.

A sailboat glides on calm blue water near an ancient stone fortress extending into the sea with a stone pathway leading to the fortress and a marina filled with boats in the background under a clear sky

Breakfast at the buffet was a mad house. People were walking in every direction, lines meant nothing and some, many, felt it was ok to stop in the middle of traffic for no apparent reason. We had to walk around the entire cafe twice to find a table.

Next, we hopped on the cruise shuttle into the old town and walked the waterfront and through some of the side streets to get a feel of some history of the town.

Two people ascend a wide stone staircase toward a tall ancient column with a broken top. Surrounding buildings include a weathered red wall on the left and golden stone structures on the right, under a clear blue sky. Large white text beneath the column reads PACE.

Weathered two-story building with a “GARAGE” sign above a closed garage door on the ground floor a motorbike parked beside it and a door to the right balconies with metal railings on the upper floor the building shows signs of wear and aging located in an urban street setting.

Curved stone monument featuring a central fountain with cascading water Latin inscription reads “Anno Domini MCMXL XVIII AB Italia Per Fasces Renovata Victorio Emmanvele III Rege Et Imperatore Benito Mvssolini Dvce Provincia F.F.” Set outdoors under an open sky.

Curved stone wall with water cascading down it in a narrow stream plaza setting with buildings and planters nearby. A person in a hat stands next to the wall touching the water cascading down.

A stone monument featuring a large central statue of a human figure with raised arms is surrounded by smaller sculptures. This stands on a square pedestal with a wreath and cascading water at its base. The inscription reads BRINDISI AI SUOI FIGLI CADUTI PER LA PATRIA 1915 - 1918. Parked cars and buildings are visible in the background.

A tall, weathered building with closed green shutters and graffiti stands next to a well-maintained, beige building each with balconies; pedestrians walk on the sidewalk below. Sign text reads “Via Mario Pagano” and “0-24” and has a “No Parking” symbol with directional arrows.

A convex mirror reflects a street scene beside an arched, ornate entranceway. Shadows from balcony railings and architectural details contrast against the textured stone wall. The cobblestone street below includes a black trash bin and two concrete blocks. A metal railing is seen on a balcony above.

Worn wooden double doors adorned with a large black graffiti symbol situated in a weathered stone courtyard. Above the doors is a metal sign with blue and white markings bearing text: Città di Brindisi Passo Carrabile N° 1204. A black plastic crate sits on the ground in front.

A two hour walk felt a lot longer in the 32°C heat, not a lot of shade near the waterfront so we jumped back on the cruise shuttle to get a late lunch and find a spot by the pool for the afternoon.

Eating late meant we skipped the main dining room and grabbed a late dinner before heading to the Theatre for the Alfreda Gerald: Tina Turner Tribute.

A band performs on stage with a colorful background displaying the word “PROUD” twice in large letters a female singer in a black dress and jacket sings into a microphone while band members play instruments behind her two large hands are shown intertwined in a rainbow pattern.

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