Will you be in Bari around Christmas?
Here are 5 tips for enjoying this city during the holiday season.
Like every year, Christmas , and like every Christmas Bari also prepares to celebrate and honor the best and sweetest season of the year.
Normally, the entire city gets ready for the holidays with lights, trees, decorations, events, Christmas sweets, and more ( Bari is also very fond of Christmas and its traditions ), however, there are certain places in Bari , and especially in the ancient district "Bari Vecchia" , that you cannot miss if you want to fully experience this season in the capital of the splendid Puglia .
So let's not go any further, here are five tips to suggest the best experiences to have in Bari Christmas holidays .
Among the shop windows and gifts in Via Sparano
Via Sparano is the heart of Bari , famous for being the main shopping and a symbol of commerce in the Apulian . At Christmas, it's impossible not to pass by Via Sparano ; full of Christmas decorations, lights, people, background music, and lots and lots of cheer.
Discover the festive atmosphere and the customs of the Bari .
At the foot of the Christmas tree in the square
Bari , like many other Italian squares, has its own Christmas tree , which grows bigger and more beautiful every year.
The iconic Christmas tree in Bari is always in Piazza del Ferrarese , the square where every December countless people attend the lighting of the tree.
Of course, a selfie is always a must for Bari residents and tourists alike.
The charming markets on the Wall
Another typical feature of the Christmas season in Bari are the inevitable markets . The markets are scattered across Corso Vittorio Emanuele , Piazza Mercantile , and the walls of Bari Vecchia ; crowded with gifts and souvenirs, the Christmas markets festive and convivial atmosphere.
The characteristic alleys of Bari Vecchia
And what about the charming Bari Vecchia ? Christmas is undoubtedly one of the times when its beauty and authenticity are at their peak. Strolling through the alleys of the old city is always worthwhile, but strolling through the festively lit streets becomes something extraordinarily distinctive and beautiful to behold. Don't forget to try pettole!
In the suggestive Basilica of San Nicola
And finally, the symbol of Bari , the Basilica of San Nicola . The play of light on the church often adds to its incredible beauty and grandeur. After all, it is the Basilica of the patron saint of Bari , protector of Amsterdam and the source of inspiration for the famous American Santa Claus .
One more reason to visit it at Christmas .
More ideas for your Christmas in Bari...
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