Do you have almost a week to visit Bari and the surrounding area? Here's what you could see in 5 days
Some tips for spending 5 unforgettable days in Bari and the beating heart of Puglia
If you're looking for some tips on what to see in and around Bari during your five-day , you're in the right place.
Let's start with one thing: if you've decided to visit the most characteristic places in Puglia and are thinking of staying in Bari , you couldn't have made a better choice. First of all, Bari is the capital of this beautiful region of southern Italy, so it offers a whole host of services that only a large city like Bari can offer. Furthermore, its geographical location in the center of Puglia allows you to quickly and easily reach many beautiful places with unmistakable Apulian style . Above all, Bari is a city you absolutely must see!
History, culture, sun, sea, sunsets, joy, plenty of food and nightlife , Bari is a conglomeration of sensations and emotions that you absolutely cannot miss, just as in 5 days you cannot miss all the beauty of its surroundings, such as Polignano a Mare, Alberobello, the Castellana Caves and the entire Itria Valley (southbound) or Giovinazzo, Trani, Castel del Monte and much more (northbound).
five days aren't enough to see everything the province of Bari has to offer, but with these tips, you won't go home empty-handed. In fact, you'll probably immediately plan a new date to return to Puglia and continue your journey !
That said, let's not waste any more time and immediately satisfy the desire that brought you here: seeing Bari and its surroundings in 5 days!
First day in Bari:
On your first day in Bari, you can make the most of it by immediately visiting most characteristic and easily accessible spots. Some examples? You could stroll along Bari's splendid waterfront , then wander through the shopping streets until you reach Bari Vecchia , where you can walk along the walls surrounding the old town. Above all, you can visit a precious symbol of Bari, the Basilica of San Nicola .
Scroll down to find out what to see on your first day.
Second day in Bari:
your second day in Bari to something more exclusive and evocative, such as a guided tour of the underground passages of Bari Vecchia (wonderful) or visits to the main museums in the old town. Scroll down to find out what to see on your second day.
Third day in Bari:
The third day is a good reason to start exploring Bari and explore what the rest of the city has to offer. You could visit, for example, the characteristic Russian Church dedicated to Saint Nicholas , not far from Parco 2 Giugno (another Bari attraction), and even catch a glimpse of a beautiful 1901 locomotive. Scroll through the slideshow to find out what to see on the third day.
Fourth day... in the surrounding area!
Having reached the fourth day, it's time to discover some wonderful places in the surroundings of the Apulian capital, some close by, others a little further from Bari but still easy to reach (it's no coincidence that we recommend staying in Bari ) . An idea? Spend the morning in Monopoli , have lunch there, and then enjoy a beautiful sunset with lots of gelato in Polignano a Mare (on the way back to Bari) .
Fifth day... in the surrounding area!
The fifth day could be the perfect and unmissable opportunity to leave the coast and head a little further inland from Bari. Where? Simply one of the marvelous symbols of typical Apulian style, the world-famous trulli of Alberobello Castellana Caves . Scroll through the slideshow and discover the beauties of the fifth and final day!
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