A journey into the Faro San Cataldo di Bari between sea, historic headlights and the first fascinating radio broadcasts of 1904
In the beating heart of the city of Bari , an extraordinary place stands as a testimony of centuries of history, innovation and culture: the Museo dei Faro and the radio .
A destination that every enthusiast of history, technology, art and sea should visit. It is not just a place to learn, but an experience that stimulates curiosity, reflection and imagination. Every corner tells a story, each room invites to discover a new aspect of our culture and identity. A journey that starts from the light of the headlights and reaches the radio waves , crossing the sea of creativity and knowledge.
The rooms of the Faro San Cataldo Museum
The museum route begins in the external wing with the infopoint that provides information materials. Entering, you arrive at the Sala del Faro, where the history of the San Cataldo lighthouse comes to life through engaging images and videos The main stages of its construction are retraced, accompanied by the images of Nicola Amato and the stories of Gaetano Serafino , who shares his experience lived under the lantern . Visitors can also admire models of historical headlights, books and documents that tell the evolution of these fascinating tools.
But it is not only the story that comes to life in the Faro San Cataldo di Bari : in the same room, an exhibition of optics of Fresnel and the lights allows us to understand the functioning of these wonders of the technique. A visit that is not only a journey into the past, but also an opportunity to discover the ingenuity that is hidden behind the lights that have guided entire generations of navigators.
The story of Marconi and radio waves
The journey continues in the second room, where the radio becomes the protagonist. A panel dedicates space to Guglielmo Marconi and to the inauguration of the Bari Radio Telegraphic station in 1904 , when an incredible event took place: the first radio broadcast between Bari and Bar (City of Montenegro), another step that marked a real communication revolution. In this section, thanks to the collaboration with the Italian radio amateur association and the collector Alfredo Chiantera historical radio stations are exhibited that tell the evolution of radio broadcasts.
An immersive experience with contemporary art
The visit culminates in a multimedia room where the visitor can completely immerse himself in the world of the museum . Thanks to technology, a room specially set up with a video projector offers further video content, which deepen the history of the headlights, radio and works of art on display . A real sensory experience that connects past, present and future in a single, engaging moment.
Book a visit to the Faro Museum
The Faro and Radio Museum of San Cataldo is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning with two rounds at 10:00 and 11:30.
For extraordinary openings or to book visits for groups and school groups, send an email to associationmardilevante@gmail.com or a WhatsApp message at 375.8294775 , leaving their contact details. The booking will be confirmed and the appointment will take place at the entrance of the Faro in via Tripoli 19, Bari.
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