Saint Nicholas in Bari: the program of the festival
The program for the three most anticipated days in Bari: May 7, 8, and 9: the Feast of Saint Nicholas returns. Like every year, on May 7, 8, and 9, the city comes alive with an extraordinary celebration in honor of Saint Nicholas, the city's patron saint. The Feast of Saint Nicholas, in fact, is a...
The first refuge of the relics of St. Nicholas: the church of St. Michael
The church that first housed the remains of Saint Nicholas in 1087: discover the crypt of Saint Michael. Among the authentic alleys of characteristic old Bari, a stone's throw from Piazza del Ferrarese, stands a church whose history is unknown to few, even many Bari residents themselves, but which...
Saint Nicholas' Day in Bari: When is it celebrated?
In May, the most anticipated festival for the people of Bari: the three-day program for the feast of Saint Nicholas. Mark these dates because they will be the days that will remain most etched in your memory during your experience in Bari. We are talking about May 7, 8, and 9, the three most anticipated days of the year for...
December 6th: St. Nicholas Day and the Hot Chocolate Tradition
The dawn of Saint Nicholas, between celebration and tradition. Discover the celebration among the alleys of Bari Vecchia! Every year, on December 6th, there is a fixed date with traditions and celebrations for what is commonly known as "Saint Nicholas Day." On December 6th, in fact, the Basilica of Saint...
St. Nicholas' Day and Christmas Lights
December 7, 2019 A stroll through Bari Vecchia, between San Nicola and Christmas lights. I'm happy to note how Bari surprises me more and more every year. Yesterday, there were two events: the lighting of the Christmas tree in Piazza del Ferrarese (Bari Vecchia) coinciding with the feast of San Nicola, the Saint...
Feast of St. Nicholas
The Saint who unites millions of faithful around the world: Saint Nicholas, the Patron Saint of Bari. Saint Nicholas, to whom the people of Bari are deeply attached, is the patron saint of the city of Bari. He is the protector of children, of the city of Amsterdam, and also the Saint who inspired the origin of the myth of Saint Nicholas.
Pilgrimage to the Russian Church
The Russian Orthodox Church: a sacred and evocative place in the heart of Bari. The Russian Orthodox Church is one of Bari's most characteristic sites, dating back to the 20th century. Like the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, this structure also represents a point of reference for devotees of Saint...
The Nicolaian Museum
A fascinating journey into the history of Saint Nicholas and the Basilica: visit the Nicolaiano Museum. The Basilica of Saint Nicholas, one of Bari's most prestigious and characteristic monuments, is undoubtedly among the places of absolute historical and religious value that are an absolute must-see and visit when you come to the capital...
Symbols of Bari: the Basilica of San Nicola
Visit a sacred site in the city of Bari: the Basilica of San Nicola, in the heart of Bari Vecchia. Probably one of the first things to visit in Bari is the Basilica itself. Built and consecrated in 1197, the Basilica of San Nicola is one of the main symbols of the city of Bari and is part of...
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