Bari is a very lively and animated city of Italy,a splendid Adriatic cross point of civilisations and cultures,the Capital of Apulia located on the Southern Italian coastline is a magnificent centre rich in history,traditions and leisure.
With its over 650,000 inhabitants considering its urban periphery firmly established as the second city of Southern Italy after Naples.
With its over 650,000 inhabitants considering its urban periphery firmly established as the second city of Southern Italy after Naples.
Centre of a remarkable historic past with its typical Mediterranean soul and its several contrasts,that centre also has a very intense maritime traffic which is one of its relevant and notable highlights.
That city could be considered a bridge between west and east,a gate in which many civilisations met each other writing together several relevant pages of history since the most ancient times.
That famous centre offers the visitor many attractions,its beautiful waterfront and maritime promenade are definitely superb highlights of extreme importance showing in all their splendour its typical maritime and sunny charm.
Packed by outstanding monuments and beautiful Churches,rich in museums and exhibtions Bari also invite the traveller to discover its immense patrimony which is simply outstanding,showing a mine of historic treasures of indisputable relevance.
The major centre of Apulia is also very famous for its vibrant and lively nightlife with a a wide offer of venues,clubs, prestigious theatres, fine restaurants offering a delicious and traditional cuisine which all together are a notable incentive completing a profile of a a city which undoubtedly has a lot of things to offer.
That Southeastern European city has had during its long history an incredible change of rulers and all that created its current cosmopolitan image,a centre which received the most different cultures and opened to embrace new people.
Bari started to be an important Phoenician centre a famous headquarter of trade and commerce before to be an important colony ruled by Greeks and Romans.
Byzantines, Milanese,Venetians, Swabians, Normans,Ottomans, French Angevins, Spanish Aragonese and Bourbons are the other Kingdoms and Empires which had that Italian centre inside their domains and Bari during all those changes has always played an important role and every time highly considered for all that which was able to give to all those Sovereigns.
Core of cultural and artistic movements,it received memorable marks from all the cultures which established their settlements,the city has always had a special feeling with sea which was every time along all its historic stage a sort of loyal friend accompanying that city during all its secular stages.
That city could be considered a bridge between west and east,a gate in which many civilisations met each other writing together several relevant pages of history since the most ancient times.
That famous centre offers the visitor many attractions,its beautiful waterfront and maritime promenade are definitely superb highlights of extreme importance showing in all their splendour its typical maritime and sunny charm.
Packed by outstanding monuments and beautiful Churches,rich in museums and exhibtions Bari also invite the traveller to discover its immense patrimony which is simply outstanding,showing a mine of historic treasures of indisputable relevance.
The major centre of Apulia is also very famous for its vibrant and lively nightlife with a a wide offer of venues,clubs, prestigious theatres, fine restaurants offering a delicious and traditional cuisine which all together are a notable incentive completing a profile of a a city which undoubtedly has a lot of things to offer.
That Southeastern European city has had during its long history an incredible change of rulers and all that created its current cosmopolitan image,a centre which received the most different cultures and opened to embrace new people.
Bari started to be an important Phoenician centre a famous headquarter of trade and commerce before to be an important colony ruled by Greeks and Romans.
Byzantines, Milanese,Venetians, Swabians, Normans,Ottomans, French Angevins, Spanish Aragonese and Bourbons are the other Kingdoms and Empires which had that Italian centre inside their domains and Bari during all those changes has always played an important role and every time highly considered for all that which was able to give to all those Sovereigns.
Core of cultural and artistic movements,it received memorable marks from all the cultures which established their settlements,the city has always had a special feeling with sea which was every time along all its historic stage a sort of loyal friend accompanying that city during all its secular stages.
As important cross point along the most busiest maritime routes,Bari has always been a meeting place of different people,keeping strong links and contacts with the Greek Orthodox World,the Balkans and the Middle East.
The city has developed greatly over the years due to the importance of its most important trading harbour on the Adriatic and it is currently an important economic centre with its several International trade events such as Fiera del Levante, Expo East and Expo Furniture
In addition the Feast of St.Nicholas,the Patron Saint of Bari is a Religious events which attracts pilgrims from the entire Apulia,other Italian regions and several tourists from all around the world honouring a holy and emblematic Religious figure venerated by a multitude of people.
The city has developed greatly over the years due to the importance of its most important trading harbour on the Adriatic and it is currently an important economic centre with its several International trade events such as Fiera del Levante, Expo East and Expo Furniture
In addition the Feast of St.Nicholas,the Patron Saint of Bari is a Religious events which attracts pilgrims from the entire Apulia,other Italian regions and several tourists from all around the world honouring a holy and emblematic Religious figure venerated by a multitude of people.
Bari trade vocation historically has always been concentrated on he famous Piazza Mercantile and Piazza Ferrarese two iconic squares of the Capital of Apulia in that area called Barivecchia,the old city..
Piazza Mercantile needs centre where the traders in which since several centuries ago no explanation,its name means Square of the merchant trade and it was the site which the core of an active commerce of spices and objects coming from the Oriental countries ad seat of a famed marketplace.
In the course of its history and for a long period that area was furthermore a corner of the city in which the noble local social class fixed its residence and in that square you can admire today elegant and charming Renaissance and Neo-Renaissance buildings dated 17th,18th and 19th century and in addition to all that it is home of the City Council.
Nearby you can see the Pillar of Justice, which is located next to a stoned lion most probably dated the Roman times considered a local landmark for its historic value.
The other square Piazza Ferrarese took its name from a merchant,who was born in the 17th century in the Emilia town of Ferrara but then he moved to Bari with great success establishing there active trades with the Middle East and Turkey.
Ir can be considered a sort of little "sister" of the previous square forming an urban network which called merchants from all the area of the Mediterranean who landed in that important port of the region Apulia.
Piazza Mercantile needs centre where the traders in which since several centuries ago no explanation,its name means Square of the merchant trade and it was the site which the core of an active commerce of spices and objects coming from the Oriental countries ad seat of a famed marketplace.
In the course of its history and for a long period that area was furthermore a corner of the city in which the noble local social class fixed its residence and in that square you can admire today elegant and charming Renaissance and Neo-Renaissance buildings dated 17th,18th and 19th century and in addition to all that it is home of the City Council.
Nearby you can see the Pillar of Justice, which is located next to a stoned lion most probably dated the Roman times considered a local landmark for its historic value.
The other square Piazza Ferrarese took its name from a merchant,who was born in the 17th century in the Emilia town of Ferrara but then he moved to Bari with great success establishing there active trades with the Middle East and Turkey.
Ir can be considered a sort of little "sister" of the previous square forming an urban network which called merchants from all the area of the Mediterranean who landed in that important port of the region Apulia.
The foundation of Bari is dated approximately around the 3rd century when the Peucezi an Italic tribe from the Murgie,a plateau situated in the inland of the current county gave rise to an early settlement going to the mouth of the river Ofanto and then reaching the shores of the Adriatic sea.
Later that former site was a stronghold of the Hellenic colonists and in the following centuries part of the Imperial Rome when it was named Barium.
The current name comes from the Roman-Latin language meaning, home of a safe place,although there are other controversial versions about the origin of the name of the city.One says it derives from the word Baris,corresponding to the name of ancient Egyptian boats frequently seen in ancient times in proximity of that coast of Apulia and concretely in the maritime area of Bari.
Later that former site was a stronghold of the Hellenic colonists and in the following centuries part of the Imperial Rome when it was named Barium.
The current name comes from the Roman-Latin language meaning, home of a safe place,although there are other controversial versions about the origin of the name of the city.One says it derives from the word Baris,corresponding to the name of ancient Egyptian boats frequently seen in ancient times in proximity of that coast of Apulia and concretely in the maritime area of Bari.
Under Roman rule,the current city became a relevant Castrum,a fortified Imperial centre established to move the legions until the coast of the Salento in the southernmost point of the region and later it became an official Municipium (a municipality).
The increasing development and its strategic and splendid geographic position elevated that centre as one of the most important sites along the ancient Via Trajana (Trajan road) that historic road developed in honour of the Emperor Marcus Ulpius Traianus,well known as simply Trajan built to link Bari to the Imperial Capital Rome.
The increasing development and its strategic and splendid geographic position elevated that centre as one of the most important sites along the ancient Via Trajana (Trajan road) that historic road developed in honour of the Emperor Marcus Ulpius Traianus,well known as simply Trajan built to link Bari to the Imperial Capital Rome.
The famous Basilica di San Nicola is one of the iconic symbols of the city and you can start the visit from that focal point of the city.Dedicated to the Patron Saint of the city,the construction of that architectonic beauty began in the 9th century and it was completed in in the 12th century exactly in the year 1187.
Considered a masterpiece of the most fine Gothic-Apulian architecture,the building is is an imposing structure with three Byzantine white pearl aisled,an ample facade which is an exaltation of the most talented art of that period with a series of portals on the lower section and open windows in its central body under a perfect and scenic gable roof.
The aisles are perfectly symmetrical,the composition of the walls flanking the central doorway are practically perfect and in total harmony with the sections developed on their sides opened by a series of arcades.
That religious building was erected for desire of the citizens after the land in the of the Saint's remains which were stolen in the city of Myra in the Middle East.
Inside the ceilings are richly decorated with carvings in gold made in the 17th century depicting episodes of the life of St. Nicholas.In the space corresponding to the apse there is a ciborium,probably the oldest in the entire Apulia, the chair of St. Elias,a seat supported by three grotesque figures and in the back by two lionesses.
Do not miss to visit the crypt which extends under the chancel of the Church above 28 columns culminated by splendid Romanesque and Byzantine capitals,while in the altar at the centre there are the relics of the Saint.
Considered a masterpiece of the most fine Gothic-Apulian architecture,the building is is an imposing structure with three Byzantine white pearl aisled,an ample facade which is an exaltation of the most talented art of that period with a series of portals on the lower section and open windows in its central body under a perfect and scenic gable roof.
The aisles are perfectly symmetrical,the composition of the walls flanking the central doorway are practically perfect and in total harmony with the sections developed on their sides opened by a series of arcades.
That religious building was erected for desire of the citizens after the land in the of the Saint's remains which were stolen in the city of Myra in the Middle East.
Inside the ceilings are richly decorated with carvings in gold made in the 17th century depicting episodes of the life of St. Nicholas.In the space corresponding to the apse there is a ciborium,probably the oldest in the entire Apulia, the chair of St. Elias,a seat supported by three grotesque figures and in the back by two lionesses.
Do not miss to visit the crypt which extends under the chancel of the Church above 28 columns culminated by splendid Romanesque and Byzantine capitals,while in the altar at the centre there are the relics of the Saint.
The Basilica di San Nicola di
Bari is an important destination for religious pilgrimages,both of
Christians to be part of the Roman Catholic Church and Orthodox
Christian people coming especially from Greece and Eastern Europe,in
particular from Russia,Serbia,Bulgaria and Montenegro.
The celebration of the feast of St. Nicholas takes place the day 6th December and the tradition is the extraction of myrrh from the tomb of the Patron Saint and it is believed that those sacred rests are oozing.The figure of Saint Nicholas apart his relevant historic and religious value also invented the famous Father Christmas character the famous Santa Claus.
The celebration of the feast of St. Nicholas takes place the day 6th December and the tradition is the extraction of myrrh from the tomb of the Patron Saint and it is believed that those sacred rests are oozing.The figure of Saint Nicholas apart his relevant historic and religious value also invented the famous Father Christmas character the famous Santa Claus.
Another important religious temple in Bari is the Cattedrale di San Savino, a remarkable masterpiece erected in Romanesque style and built between the 12th and 13th century on the foundations of an ancient Byzantine Cathedral.That majestic construction is subdivided in three aisles by sixteen pillars and many stupendous arches.The facade is very simple,at the bottom were developed three portals dated the 11th century while the upper level is decorated with a canopy depicting monsters and imaginary creatures.The building which has been stripped of all Baroque structures,internally appears in all its naked beauty.The splendid Romanesque style is mainly found in the transepts in the gallery and in the pulpit.The crypt in the altar preserves the relics of San Savino and the icon of Our Lady Odegitria which according to tradition came from the East and someone said it came in Bari the 8th century but in reality it landed in the Capital of Apulia later.
Another building of great historic and architectonic value is definitely the Baptistery called Il Cilindro (The Cylinder) for its shape and architectonic aspect consisting in a cylinder-shaped building which currently serves as sacristy.
That is an important example of Romanesque style,built on an ancient place of worship,perhaps a previous Byzantine construction.The new bell tower was rebuilt with old stones with the right transept of the traces of the original floor which extends under the central nave.
Next to the Cathedral, is located the Museo Diocesano (the Diocesan Museum) a very interesting exhibition which houses several sacred objects of various periods and definitely worth a visit.That relevant museum represents the chronological step by step of the religious history of the Cathedral showing authentic beauties.
That is an important example of Romanesque style,built on an ancient place of worship,perhaps a previous Byzantine construction.The new bell tower was rebuilt with old stones with the right transept of the traces of the original floor which extends under the central nave.
Next to the Cathedral, is located the Museo Diocesano (the Diocesan Museum) a very interesting exhibition which houses several sacred objects of various periods and definitely worth a visit.That relevant museum represents the chronological step by step of the religious history of the Cathedral showing authentic beauties.
The Complesso di Santa Scolastica is another relevant and architectonic wonder and highlight of the city.Built in the 11th century,despite its medieval construction it shows today a splendid Baroque aspect with a facade dated the 18th century.
That religious complex consists in a Church and a former Monastery dated 12th century which is now used as a University headquarter,for its lines and project is considered one of the most notable works of the entire Region in the Middle Ages.
Near the the portal,you will notice a stoned statue depicting the figure of Saint Benedict while inside as major attractions you can admire a fine polychrome marble altar and splendid traces of polychrome terracotta floor with beautiful geometric floral designs.
Take a look to the nearest suggestive Piazza Santa Maria del Buonconsiglio a beautiful square in which there are fragments of columns of Roman and early Christian period.It is a very charming place considered one of the most captivating of the city and due its central position very busy and packed by tourists and locals.
That religious complex consists in a Church and a former Monastery dated 12th century which is now used as a University headquarter,for its lines and project is considered one of the most notable works of the entire Region in the Middle Ages.
Near the the portal,you will notice a stoned statue depicting the figure of Saint Benedict while inside as major attractions you can admire a fine polychrome marble altar and splendid traces of polychrome terracotta floor with beautiful geometric floral designs.
Take a look to the nearest suggestive Piazza Santa Maria del Buonconsiglio a beautiful square in which there are fragments of columns of Roman and early Christian period.It is a very charming place considered one of the most captivating of the city and due its central position very busy and packed by tourists and locals.
Another great attraction is definitely the magnificent Castello Normanno-Svevo the iconic Norman - Swabian Castle represented by an imposing structure which over the centuries has been reformed several times and it is also called Castello Fredriciano (Frederick's castle).
That majestic fortress was the stronghold of Frederick of Swabia and it is a relevant landmark of Bari.The fortress was erected by Roger II the Norman also known as Roger of Sicily in the 12th century,exacrly in the year 1131 over a former existing Byzantine structure and enlarged by Frederick II.
That majestic fortress was the stronghold of Frederick of Swabia and it is a relevant landmark of Bari.The fortress was erected by Roger II the Norman also known as Roger of Sicily in the 12th century,exacrly in the year 1131 over a former existing Byzantine structure and enlarged by Frederick II.
Between the years 1233 and 1240, Frederick recovered the damaged construction using the previous system and the structure of the outer wall and towers.During the Angevin period were carried out major restoration works which culminated in the 16th century.
Isabel of Aragon and her daughter Bona Sforza decided the construction of the ramparts and the arrangement of the central courtyard with a double staircase and from outside especially concentrated with the development of Gothic lancet windows and despite all those further works,the fortress reflects a typical style of Norman building in all its pure essence and architectonic canons.
In the 19th century it was used as a prison and later as a barracks.Of particular interest are some relevant elements,such as beautiful columns with Corinthian capitals,mullioned windows and a beautiful Gothic portal.
Isabel of Aragon and her daughter Bona Sforza decided the construction of the ramparts and the arrangement of the central courtyard with a double staircase and from outside especially concentrated with the development of Gothic lancet windows and despite all those further works,the fortress reflects a typical style of Norman building in all its pure essence and architectonic canons.
In the 19th century it was used as a prison and later as a barracks.Of particular interest are some relevant elements,such as beautiful columns with Corinthian capitals,mullioned windows and a beautiful Gothic portal.
The fortress is also the gateway to the old city surrounded by major urban arteries such as Corso De Tullio and the beautiful maritime promenade Lungomare Imperatore Augusto which is also the ideal passage leading to the splendid waterfront of Corso Vittorio Emanuele III a long avenue which divides the Old from the New Bari a great point to reach the lively square Piazza Garibaldi and the old harbour.
A walk along Lungomare Imperatore Augusto is a mandatory to enjoy the beautiful maritime views of the Adriatic and with the opportunity to admire the Fortino di San Antonio Abate (the Fort of St.Anthony the Abbot) looking north from the bend of the old port.
Behind that little fortress,overlooking the old harbour you can reach the famous Teatro Politeama Margherita a jewel of Italian Art Nouveau which has replaced an old wooden structure dedicated to public shows,which was destroyed in a fire.That architectonic masterpiece was erected in the year 1914 and immediately became the stage of choice of varieties and Café chantant,a place which gave Bari glamour and prestige.
Today the theatre is closed for a long restoration and it will return to its original function and to its former glory,in any case its exquisite architecture is still present today and despite all it is one of the most attractive buildings in its kind of that period.
Behind that little fortress,overlooking the old harbour you can reach the famous Teatro Politeama Margherita a jewel of Italian Art Nouveau which has replaced an old wooden structure dedicated to public shows,which was destroyed in a fire.That architectonic masterpiece was erected in the year 1914 and immediately became the stage of choice of varieties and Café chantant,a place which gave Bari glamour and prestige.Today the theatre is closed for a long restoration and it will return to its original function and to its former glory,in any case its exquisite architecture is still present today and despite all it is one of the most attractive buildings in its kind of that period.
In the old city worth a visit the Chiesa di San Marco,a Church dedicated of St.Mark which was built by Venetian merchants settled in Bari since the 11th century.
That sacred building overlooks the homonyms street in the centre of the Venetian quarter of Barivecchia and it was the spiritual centre of the thriving colony of Venetians living in Bari in the Middle Ages.
In a corner of the street you can see the residence of the Consul of Venice, marked by a stone lion's head.The facade in Romanesque style is simply impressive and very interesting is the small portal decorated with rosary beads and a winged lion symbol of the famous Marine Republic.
Another witness to the Venetian period is the rose window with at the centre the St.Mark Lion currently covered because of the precarious condition due a partial deterioration.
That building represented in the past a notable highlight during the golden ages of Venice which find in Bari and its port a loyal allied during the navigation of his admirals and traders directed to the Middle East.
That sacred building overlooks the homonyms street in the centre of the Venetian quarter of Barivecchia and it was the spiritual centre of the thriving colony of Venetians living in Bari in the Middle Ages.
In a corner of the street you can see the residence of the Consul of Venice, marked by a stone lion's head.The facade in Romanesque style is simply impressive and very interesting is the small portal decorated with rosary beads and a winged lion symbol of the famous Marine Republic.
Another witness to the Venetian period is the rose window with at the centre the St.Mark Lion currently covered because of the precarious condition due a partial deterioration.
That building represented in the past a notable highlight during the golden ages of Venice which find in Bari and its port a loyal allied during the navigation of his admirals and traders directed to the Middle East.
Piazza Odegitria is the square which leads to Via del Carmine which takes its name from the Church and Convent of the same name.Built in the year 1640 but then heavily processed,the rusticated facade of that Religious building only has a few elements hint at the original character of the structure.
Palazzo Mincuzzi ( Mincuzzi Palace) is a beautiful reminiscent building of French Art Nouveau with something in common with the famous department stores Galeries Lafayette in Paris or the the famous palace Rinascente in Piazza Colonna in Rome and it is one of the most emblematic buildings in that kind of style not only of Bari but of all the region Apulia.
Palazzo Mincuzzi ( Mincuzzi Palace) is a beautiful reminiscent building of French Art Nouveau with something in common with the famous department stores Galeries Lafayette in Paris or the the famous palace Rinascente in Piazza Colonna in Rome and it is one of the most emblematic buildings in that kind of style not only of Bari but of all the region Apulia.
Bari Nuova,the New Bari is considered a very lively and vibrant area for the several trendy bars ad restaurants and it present a series of captivating 19th-century buildings and the elegant avenue Corso Cavour, a busy axis of the city which leads to the beautiful Teatro Petruzzelli.
That famous and splendid theatre is an iconic symbol of Bari and it was inaugurated with the show The Huguenots,an important work by Jakob Meyerbeer,a famous German Opera composer.
Considered a temple of Opera and Classic Music it has been stage of great musicians, it is enough to mention Rossini,Verdi and Bellini among others.
It is definitely one of the most beautiful theatres of Europe and it has played an important role in culture and Opera until the fire of 27th October 1991 when its interior was destroyed.The exterior shows some of the historic protagonists who gave it importance,relevance and prestige represented by statues depicting Giuseppe Verdi,Gioacchino Rossini and Vincenzo Bellini.
Another theatre which is a wonderful attraction is undoubedtly Teatro Piccinni which is another beautiful architectonic marvel dated the 19th century and localted next to the beautiful verdant Giardini di Isabella D´Aragona (gardens of Isabella of Aragon).
Bari Nuova is very captivating in many of its corners with a presence of pretty bohemian bars and trendy cafes which invite people to enjoy a drink or a coffee,ideal places for a break admiring an impressive maritime promenade.
That famous and splendid theatre is an iconic symbol of Bari and it was inaugurated with the show The Huguenots,an important work by Jakob Meyerbeer,a famous German Opera composer.
Considered a temple of Opera and Classic Music it has been stage of great musicians, it is enough to mention Rossini,Verdi and Bellini among others.
It is definitely one of the most beautiful theatres of Europe and it has played an important role in culture and Opera until the fire of 27th October 1991 when its interior was destroyed.The exterior shows some of the historic protagonists who gave it importance,relevance and prestige represented by statues depicting Giuseppe Verdi,Gioacchino Rossini and Vincenzo Bellini.
Another theatre which is a wonderful attraction is undoubedtly Teatro Piccinni which is another beautiful architectonic marvel dated the 19th century and localted next to the beautiful verdant Giardini di Isabella D´Aragona (gardens of Isabella of Aragon).
Bari Nuova is very captivating in many of its corners with a presence of pretty bohemian bars and trendy cafes which invite people to enjoy a drink or a coffee,ideal places for a break admiring an impressive maritime promenade.
Bari offers the visitors a great choice of museums and art galleries one of them is undoubtedly the Pinacoteca Provinciale (Provincial Art Gallery). It is a rich exhibition of art which pays homage to the historic links between Bari and Venice with a prestigious collection of works by Tintoretto,Veronese and Bordon among others.
Apart that superb space are also present modern Italian painters of the 20th century such as Giorgio Morandi and Giorgio De Chirico among others.It is a must if you are interested in art and galleries visiting probably the most rich collection presents in Apulia.
Apart that superb space are also present modern Italian painters of the 20th century such as Giorgio Morandi and Giorgio De Chirico among others.It is a must if you are interested in art and galleries visiting probably the most rich collection presents in Apulia.
Another exhibtion of immense value is the Museo Archeologico the Archaeological Museum which houses a vast collection of relics of the civilisations who lived in Apulia.
Many objects come from the Tavoliere (The Northern Apulia in the area of Foggia and Cerignola) another section is dedicated to the the first inhabitants of Bari, the Peucezi.
Another space presents a collection of ancient objects from the Salento,that Southern area of the Region consisting in the surroundings of Lecce Lecce including the famous and historic towns of Otranto and Gallipoli.
Many objects come from the Tavoliere (The Northern Apulia in the area of Foggia and Cerignola) another section is dedicated to the the first inhabitants of Bari, the Peucezi.
Another space presents a collection of ancient objects from the Salento,that Southern area of the Region consisting in the surroundings of Lecce Lecce including the famous and historic towns of Otranto and Gallipoli.
The Museo Civico Storico is another place which worth a visit.That exhibition shows relevant memories of
artistic and documentary received as an inheritance from the Tanzi family.Of great interest are the numerous oil paintings with portraits of the ancestors of that illustrious family of Bari and documents linked to the armoury.
The Museum also contains relics and documents of the 1st World War and weapons especially from the 19th century,a collections of the Bourbon National Guard,the Teatro Piccinni old posters,vintage movies,old photographs,ship models and a rare split Garibaldi.
artistic and documentary received as an inheritance from the Tanzi family.Of great interest are the numerous oil paintings with portraits of the ancestors of that illustrious family of Bari and documents linked to the armoury.
The Museum also contains relics and documents of the 1st World War and weapons especially from the 19th century,a collections of the Bourbon National Guard,the Teatro Piccinni old posters,vintage movies,old photographs,ship models and a rare split Garibaldi.
Via Venezia next to the ancient walls is a splendid street facing the Adriatic Sea and the pier.It is one of the most charming street of of Bari thanks to a breathtaking maritime view and the presence of stylish buildings. The name is obviously a tribute to Venice and the Doge Orseolo who liberated the city by the Ottoman domination.
Very interesting to visit the so called Chiesa Russa.It is a Russian Church dedicated to St. Nicholas,an Orthodox Temple dated the early 20th century. In the 11th century in that place was laid a first stone in the year,notable is the scenic onion dome and its magnificent roof covering a charming facade characterised by stylish lines and arched windows.
Today that Church is a place of pilgrimage of different people from Oriental Europe of Orthodox Religion making Bari a sort of bridge and cross point between the Western and Eastern sides of the Continent.
Very interesting to visit the so called Chiesa Russa.It is a Russian Church dedicated to St. Nicholas,an Orthodox Temple dated the early 20th century. In the 11th century in that place was laid a first stone in the year,notable is the scenic onion dome and its magnificent roof covering a charming facade characterised by stylish lines and arched windows.
Today that Church is a place of pilgrimage of different people from Oriental Europe of Orthodox Religion making Bari a sort of bridge and cross point between the Western and Eastern sides of the Continent.
The new city houses the most recent monuments and structures of the town.Its urban aspect consists in long modern boulevards lined in proximity of the sea.The famous Fiera del Levante opened more than 30 years ago but always in constant progress in terms of reforms is one of its major highlights.
Also worth a mention the Stadio San Nicola one of the most stylish stadiums of the last two decades,a real architectonic jewel built during the World Cup 1990.
Also worth a mention the Stadio San Nicola one of the most stylish stadiums of the last two decades,a real architectonic jewel built during the World Cup 1990.
A walk in the old Quartiere Murat,a popular neighbourhood offers the visitor an unique opportunity to taste a sort of city inside a city,a place which spreads in the air Mediterranean flavours and aromas, consisting in homemade pizzas,focacce,cakes and typical bread from Apulia.
That quarter is a wide maze of alleys,small squares,narrow streets,small shops and local artisan sold people sitting on the stairs of the houses chatting or drinking a glass of Malvasia wine with friends,local boys playing street soccer,smells of homemade foods and local women who talk to each other from window to window.
It is undoubtedly another reality totally different than the elegant and stylish areas of the city,but equally fascinating in which you can breathe the atmosphere of the picturesque and traditional Bari.
That quarter is a wide maze of alleys,small squares,narrow streets,small shops and local artisan sold people sitting on the stairs of the houses chatting or drinking a glass of Malvasia wine with friends,local boys playing street soccer,smells of homemade foods and local women who talk to each other from window to window.
It is undoubtedly another reality totally different than the elegant and stylish areas of the city,but equally fascinating in which you can breathe the atmosphere of the picturesque and traditional Bari.
The Waterfront Lungomare Nazario Sauro is a beautiful promenade usually place dedicated to rustle, much loved by locals.Moving away from that promenade you can reach the historic University Botanical Garden an Institution founded at the time of Joachim Murat.
The garden was created in the year 1813,following the decree establishing the birth of an Institution in every capital of each county.Deleted the return of the Bourbons to the throne of Naples,the current Botanical Garden was opened in the year 1955 on a plot of 10,000 square meters.
That site is now a place of rare beauty in which you can admire several exotic species and in addition there are traditional medicinal plants and the lush flora region such as the orchids of Apulia,a big variety of aquatic and Mediterranean plants established since its opening in a complex which includes more than 2000 different kind of plants.
The garden was created in the year 1813,following the decree establishing the birth of an Institution in every capital of each county.Deleted the return of the Bourbons to the throne of Naples,the current Botanical Garden was opened in the year 1955 on a plot of 10,000 square meters.
That site is now a place of rare beauty in which you can admire several exotic species and in addition there are traditional medicinal plants and the lush flora region such as the orchids of Apulia,a big variety of aquatic and Mediterranean plants established since its opening in a complex which includes more than 2000 different kind of plants.
A relevant Institution for Bari and Apulia is undoubedtly Palazzo Acquedotto (Aqueduct Palace) Palace).Currently the Apulian Aqueduct is the largest in Europe and the palace hosts a museum awork of the engineer Cesare Brunetti.
Inside there are two different pavilions,one dedicated to the history of the Acquedotto Pugliese (the Aqueduct of the region Apulia) which is one of the most vital resources for the Region and the other one is dedicated to the production of the liberty artist and sculptor Cambellotti who with his extraordinary art glorifies to the water which has taken shape through different materials such as sculptures, decorations, furniture,carpets and floors.
On another maritime promenade called Lungomare Crollalanza you can admire some charming buildings mainly dated the early 20th century including the Kursaal Santalucia an Art Nouveau Theatre recently refurbished to its original aspect and the Circolo Cannotieri Barion which represents the Bari Rowing Club a construction erected in the '30s in a magnificent Art Deco style.
Bari Cuisine is really rich and delicious,a gastronomic paradise perfect to satisfy the most demanding palates.The city offers a large space to the products of the sea,a true passion for
who loves mussels,urchins, octopus,oysters and anchovies all
rigorously dressed with good olive oil from Apulia.
Do not miss the opportunity to enjoy a good plate of Orecchiette con cime di rape typical pasta homemade,traditional product of Bari with turnip tops or Cavatelli pomodoro another kind of pasta with fresh tomato sauce,olive oil and basil.
Excellent are also the peppered mussels and the baked Calzoni stuffed with onion,garlic,anchovies, capers,pepper and olives,fried and also in a variant filled with grilled fish.
Do not miss the opportunity to enjoy a good plate of Orecchiette con cime di rape typical pasta homemade,traditional product of Bari with turnip tops or Cavatelli pomodoro another kind of pasta with fresh tomato sauce,olive oil and basil.
Excellent are also the peppered mussels and the baked Calzoni stuffed with onion,garlic,anchovies, capers,pepper and olives,fried and also in a variant filled with grilled fish.
The famous Focaccia Barese is another highlight,just like the Agnello Arrosto roast lamb cooked with olives and spices.Very traditional are the Taralli a kind of homemade bread excellent to accompany different plates or also present in a starter.
The typical Scagliozze is a sort of fried polenta in slices.if you are a dessert lover try the typical Zeppole or the Sasanelli,both really excellent.
The fine wines of the county are absolutely outstanding,.You can find in Bari and its county an immense and long list of relevant wines,such as Castel del Monte in all its variants Chardonnay, Gravina, Aglianico, Bombino,Gioa del Colle Primitivo,Aleatico and including excellent sweet Moscato ideal to accompany desserts and cakes.
The wines of Apulia has a brilliant and long tradition,the climate typically Mediterranean is the right place of grapes which thanks the ventilate breeze of the Adriatic and the warm sun form a perfect micro climate with a cultivation of vineyards arranged on hilly plateaus located at a right altitude.
The vineyards cultivate in the interior at short distance of the city produce wines highly recommended for every kind of event,dinners or meals,they are wines very smooth,the taste is immediately superb and consistent.
The reds have a very intense colour symbol of a grape very healthy and robust.The lovers of the nouvelle and haute cuisine can use the red wines from Apulia excellent with meat,in stew,grilled steaks and casseroles.
The white wines have a perfect straw tonality which is the confirmation of absolute high quality.Highly palatable they can accompanied a wide variety of foods.
The typical Scagliozze is a sort of fried polenta in slices.if you are a dessert lover try the typical Zeppole or the Sasanelli,both really excellent.
The fine wines of the county are absolutely outstanding,.You can find in Bari and its county an immense and long list of relevant wines,such as Castel del Monte in all its variants Chardonnay, Gravina, Aglianico, Bombino,Gioa del Colle Primitivo,Aleatico and including excellent sweet Moscato ideal to accompany desserts and cakes.
The wines of Apulia has a brilliant and long tradition,the climate typically Mediterranean is the right place of grapes which thanks the ventilate breeze of the Adriatic and the warm sun form a perfect micro climate with a cultivation of vineyards arranged on hilly plateaus located at a right altitude.
The vineyards cultivate in the interior at short distance of the city produce wines highly recommended for every kind of event,dinners or meals,they are wines very smooth,the taste is immediately superb and consistent.
The reds have a very intense colour symbol of a grape very healthy and robust.The lovers of the nouvelle and haute cuisine can use the red wines from Apulia excellent with meat,in stew,grilled steaks and casseroles.
The white wines have a perfect straw tonality which is the confirmation of absolute high quality.Highly palatable they can accompanied a wide variety of foods.
Bari Karol Wojtyla International Airport has daily flights to all major Italian cities such as Rome,Milan, Turin, Bologna, Florence,Naples,and also several European and International connections and it is located approximately 25 minutes from the city centre.
Once in Bari despite the city is pretty big,it is easy to visit using the transport system which connects FM1 Central Station to the suburbs and Amtab using bus services which cover the entire city network.
Once in Bari despite the city is pretty big,it is easy to visit using the transport system which connects FM1 Central Station to the suburbs and Amtab using bus services which cover the entire city network.
Bari is a Southern Italian city in perfect balance between past and future,old and new,sea and inland, nature and gastronomy.
The Capital of Apulia is a city with many faces,a maritime cross road of importance,but also rich in history and art developed in its inland,chic and trendy but also linked to its folklore,old traditions and Mediterranean sounds,hosting important European events and fairs but also with quarters in which people use the traditional local dialect and prepare almost every day homemade food.
All that made that picture of a splendid Adriatic cross point in which different civilisations and cultures found a relevant space transmitting all their traditions and skills to the new rulers.
There are many words with which you can describe a place as Bari,two of them are splendid and captivating and also adding highly attractive for what it shows all around inviting to discover in all its corner and the result will be a total appreciation for all that it will show you making that city very special.
The Capital of Apulia is a city with many faces,a maritime cross road of importance,but also rich in history and art developed in its inland,chic and trendy but also linked to its folklore,old traditions and Mediterranean sounds,hosting important European events and fairs but also with quarters in which people use the traditional local dialect and prepare almost every day homemade food.
All that made that picture of a splendid Adriatic cross point in which different civilisations and cultures found a relevant space transmitting all their traditions and skills to the new rulers.
There are many words with which you can describe a place as Bari,two of them are splendid and captivating and also adding highly attractive for what it shows all around inviting to discover in all its corner and the result will be a total appreciation for all that it will show you making that city very special.
Francesco Mari
Recommended Hotels in Bari
Sheraton Nicolaus Hotel & Conference Center
Palace Hotel
Oriente Hotel
Hotel Mercure Villa Romanazzi Carducci
Hotel Boscolo Bari
Hotel Terranobile Metaresort
Hotel Hilton Garden Inn Bari
Parco Del Principi Hotel Congress & Spa
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