BariExperience.com | The Orecchiette Street, Strada Arco Basso: Discover the tradition of Bari Vecchia with orecchiette baresi. Orecchiette baresi and the ladies of Bari Vecchia: Strada Arco Basso is the famous street in Bari Vecchia where orecchiette pugliesi are made.

Strada Arco Basso: welcome to the street of Bari's famous orecchiette pasta, in the heart of Bari Vecchia.

In the heart of the old city of Bari there is a street nicknamed “la via delle orecchiette” or “strada delle orecchiette” .

The street in question is officially called Strada Arco Basso , characterised by a small tunnel which, once crossed, leads to the most ancient tradition Bari Vecchia , that of the production of the fantastic and highly sought-after orecchiette baresi .

Orecchiette, prepared by housewives in front of the crowd, are a true attraction in Bari's historic center , as well as offering a unique glimpse into Apulian daily life. The delicious fresh pasta (then left to dry on wooden shelves) can also be purchased from the women themselves; in fact, to allow tourists to take home the typical flavor of Bari's orecchiette , these women place the fresh pasta in simple plastic bags, allowing people to return home with a tasty Apulian souvenir .

But if you're so eager to taste orecchiette from Bari that you can't wait to get home, you should know that there are guided food tours that will even allow you to prepare the pasta together with the ladies of Bari Vecchia , an experience that will make your stroll through the streets of the old town , and especially along Strada Arco Basso .

Photo of Strada Arco Basso

The "Orecchiette Street" is one of the main attractions in Bari's old town, and absolutely not to be missed. Therefore, to pique your curiosity, here are some photos of Strada Arco Basso and the women preparing fresh orecchiette ! Every day, countless tourists flock to this street to discover the origins, aroma, and unmistakable flavor of Bari's orecchiette .