What to see in Bari

Tour in the city of Bari

Bari is the capital of the Puglia. E’ a city to be seen: beautiful to the nth degree!

It offers much to visit for those who want to venture among fascinating details of one of the most beautiful Apulian towns.

Bari: one of the best European destinations

For the Lonely Planet (the guide for all travelers) Bari is the best European place to visit: choice made among ten finalists of the Best in Europe.

This choice was made because Bari, turns out to have landscape wonders, artistic and cultural: perfect combinations for visitors who would find what they need.

San Nicola district: Bari Vecchia

Let's start with the neighborhood San Nicola, better known as Bari Vecchia. This area dates back to the Middle Ages and in fact, turning through its alleys you can still see the signs of the time.

In old Bari, time seems to have stopped: the houses are those with an antique flavor in which their white color and rustic air are the masters while the women still prepare the orecchiette strictly by hand on the pavements.

But not only…the neighborhood at night is the center of the nightlife of the city.

Bari underground

It can be visited Bari underground crossing the whole old city and discovering the remains of the first settlements from the Bronze Age to those of the Roman era. The guided tour will leave you breathless…a story built on the previous one.

The Petruzzelli Theater

It is about theater room largest in Italy: was rebuilt in 2009 after the fire of 1991 which devastated him completely.

The Basilica of San Nicola

The Basilica was built in 1089 and dates back to the 11th century. it is one of the most important religious structures: millions of pilgrims from all over the world come to pay homage to Saint Nicholas.

He is the patron of Bari: saint loved by both Catholics and Orthodox; indeed, functions, they are celebrated in the two religious rites based on the rite of Constantinople.

The Norman Swabian Castle

The castle, it is one of the monuments in Romanesque style most important in Italy and was built on a previous castle built by Roger the Norman in 1131: this building was completely destroyed in the 1156 It is in the 1223, Frederick II of Swabia he rebuilt it. The Norman Swabian Castle stands out over the old town: dominates the sea and protects the main entrance to the city.

The Castle is also the seat of the Superintendence for the Architectural and Historical Environmental Heritage of Puglia.

The Bari waterfront

Bari's seafront overlooks the splendid Apulian sea and is one of the most beautiful in Italy.

Fu opened in 1927 in the fascist era. From the promenade you can admire both Liberty-style buildings that the atmosphere of Bari among the greenery, the sea and the joy of nightlife.

On one side there is the old city while on the other it overlooks some important structures: Hotel of Nations, Kursaal Santa Lucia theater, Palace of the Province.

The Murat district

In old Bari you can also visit the neighborhood Murata (takes its name from Gioacchino Murat ma, at first, wanted by Ferdinand IV in 1790): the first house was built in 1816.

It is said that in the first stone laid, a precious ring has been laid, gift from Gioacchino Murat to the new Bari town.

The Murat neighborhood extends from the railway station to the coast: it is characterized by 19th century buildings. and locals. The area hosts the’University of Aldo Moro.