BariExperience.com | The San Pietro Archaeological Area in Bari Vecchia. An open-air museum in the heart of Bari Vecchia, discover the history of this archaeological area and the remains of ancient prehistoric, Romanesque, and medieval buildings.

Bari's open-air museum: the precious San Pietro archaeological area in the heart of Bari Vecchia

The San Pietro archaeological area is one of the oldest and most significant areas of Bari as it reflects a concentration of eras ranging from prehistory to the present day.

Adjacent to the Museum of Santa Scolastica , right at the tip of the wall surrounding the old town of Bari (near the new port), this area shows all the signs of a very long history made up of ups and downs, at times even rather troubled.

What remains today are the remnants of a web of events and legends that date back to the beginning of Christianity; in fact, a church which, according to legend, was founded by Saint Peter during his occasional stay in Bari .

The church was later demolished and replaced by a convent (we are talking about the 16th century) and then changed its intended use and became a Consortium Hospital two centuries later.

This is the last transformation to take place in the area because, following the bombings and tragic events that occurred in the port of Bari (a stone's throw from the site) during the World War, the building was severely damaged, then abandoned and finally demolished.

Over the years, excavations have brought to light the entire historical of this area, bringing to light the remains of the prehistoric village, which were then overlaid by Romanesque and medieval , up to the foundations of the convent and adjacent buildings.

When you visit the archaeological area of San Pietro and the Museum of Santa Scolastica , you'll realize how much treasure Bari ; if you're a cruise ship passenger, you'll be just a stone's throw away (the port is nearby), impossible not to go!

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