Monuments and attractions
Monuments to see in Bari? Here are some of the city's most characteristic sights and locations whose stories will captivate you
Bari is not only a seaside city but also a place rich in history , culture , and traditions .
But the interesting thing is that most of the places that have always characterized this city are very close to each other; this means that even with just a few days available, it is possible to admire the beauty of Bari , the capital of the splendid Puglia .
So if you're thinking of coming to Bari and are curious about what there is to see and visit , here's an overview of city 's typical places and monuments suggested by this blog.
Symbols of Bari: the Basilica of San Nicola
Visit a sacred site in the city of Bari: the Basilica of San ...
Within the walls of the Swabian Castle of Bari
Among the most famous castles in Italy: a visit to the Swabian Castle, the ...
Petruzzelli Theater: Bari's historic theater
The Petruzzelli Theater, a journey through history and culture, through the streets...
Towards the old city: Piazza del Ferrarese
The Piazza dei Baresi and the main access point to the ancient village Piazza ...
Piazza Mercantile: the heart of Bari Vecchia
Piazza Mercantile: the beating heart of Bari's historic center Piazza Mercantile is...
Discovering Bari sotterranea
Bari's thousand-year history beneath the old city: discover a...
At the Archaeological Museum of Santa Scolastica
The Archaeological Museum of Bari in the heart of the old city The Archaeological Museum ...
The road of orecchiette
Strada Arco Basso: welcome to the street of Bari's famous orecchiette, in the heart of...
The evocative Old Bari
A stroll through the characteristic alleys of Bari Vecchia: breathe in the history...
Palazzo Simi and its undergrounds
Palazzo Simi: the museum of old Bari with the history of the city...
The Margherita Theatre, built on the sea
A historic theater built on the seafront in Bari: discover the Teatro Margherita.
The Civic Museum of Old Bari
From the Renaissance to today: immerse yourself in the city's history with the collections...
Art in the Pinacoteca of Bari
For lovers of paintings and sculptures: the Pinacoteca di Bari, the ...
The imposing Cathedral of San Sabino
An example of Romanesque architecture in Puglia: the Cathedral of San Sabino and ...
Piccinni Theater, the oldest in Bari
In the heart of Bari's city center stands the oldest theater in the ...
The charm of Bari's seafront
A must-see: Bari's seafront, among the longest and...
Via Sparano, the shopping street
The elegance of one of the most characteristic streets in the center of Bari: discover...
The Nicolaian Museum
A fascinating journey through the history of St. Nicholas and the basilica: visit...
Palazzo Mincuzzi, a historic symbol of Via Sparano
The symbol of commerce in Bari: A stroll through Palazzo Mincuzzi, in the heart...
The old city tower, the Sant'Antonio fort
The ancient defense of the port and of the splendid Old Town of Bari: the Fortino...
The terrace overlooking the sea at the Sant'Antonio pier
The entire Bari waterfront from the splendid terrace of the Sant'Antonio pier. When you arrive...
The Water Palace, a heritage of Puglia
Between engineering and art: discover the offices of the Apulian Aqueduct, visit the evocative ...
The famous beach in the city: Bread and Tomato
Pane e Pomodoro, the beach on Bari's seafront, just steps away...
Between the sea and nightlife: Torre Quetta
Sun, sea, sunsets, and nightlife: the four faces of the comfortable beach...
At Parco 2 giugno, the largest park in Bari
Breathe pure air surrounded by nature, visit the largest park...
Fizzarotti Palace
Venetian Gothic style in the heart of Bari: Palazzo Fizzarotti Palazzo Fizzarotti is ...
The military shrine of the fallen overseas
A tribute to Italian soldiers fallen abroad: the evocative Military Shrine...
The historic Bari Lighthouse
Among the tallest and most famous lighthouses in Italy is the one in Bari: ...
The Archaeological Area in Old Bari
Bari's open-air museum: the precious archaeological area of San ...
Pilgrimage to the Russian Church
The Russian Orthodox Church: a sacred and evocative place in the heart of Bari.
At the Old Port
Bari's old port: history, traditions, nightlife, and culture.
Kursaal, the Art Nouveau theatre
A jewel in the heart of Bari's waterfront: the Kursaal Theater...
Bourbon Lighthouse: the small lighthouse of the port
The Bourbon Lighthouse welcomes large ships entering and leaving every day.
On the small port of Torre a Mare
Torre a Mare: between views, food, and nightlife. This is the characteristic neighborhood...
The open-air church of Bari Vecchia
Santa Maria del Buonconsiglio: the remains of a medieval church in the heart of...
The Suspension Bridge: Bari's North-South Axis
Adriatic Bridge: the cable-stayed bridge, among the most important in southern Italy, ...
The Museum of Lighthouses and Radio at the San Cataldo Lighthouse
A journey to Bari's San Cataldo Lighthouse, amidst the sea and historic lighthouses...
The 1901 locomotive
Where to see the old 1901 steam locomotive that once traversed the area...
The Church in the Rock
The church carved into the rock: the evocative Sanctuary of the Madonna della Grotta at the gates...
Church of San Martino: the ancient chapel with hidden treasures
A deconsecrated chapel, older than the Basilica of San Nicola: it is the ...
The first refuge of the relics of St. Nicholas: the church of St. Michael
The church that first housed the remains in 1087...
Fiera del Levante, one of the most important fairs in Italy since 1930
Tradition, innovation, events, and gastronomy: every September, the historic Fiera del Levante...
The hidden charm of the rock church of Santa Candida
A rock church immersed in the silence of the Bari ravines, witness to a...
The remains of the medieval church in a historic bakery in old Bari
A focaccia with a view of the Middle Ages! In Bari Vecchia, even a bakery can...
A Romanesque treasure surrounded by greenery: the Church of Ognissanti in Cuti
Amidst the olive groves and countryside of Bari, stands a small but precious Romanesque example...
Street Art in Bari: Fantastic Murals and Where to Find Them
There's a creative Bari between the center and the outskirts. Discover the neighborhoods with...
As you may have noticed, there are many places and monuments to see and visit in Bari , yet the capital of Puglia is not just this; Bari is full of streets , squares , neighborhoods , shops , clubs and nightlife . In short, Bari is not just a place to see but above all a place to experience .
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