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Bari is a city without barriers!
Here are several places accessible to people with disabilities. Not only that, but there are also useful services and transportation options.

Bari belongs to everyone.
Our city embraces the principles of accessibility , striving to ensure an inclusive experience for every visitor. Besides being one of Southern Italy's most fascinating destinations, rich in history, art, and culture , Bari stands out for its growing attention to the needs of everyone, including tourists with disabilities . Thanks to well-designed itineraries and accessible infrastructure, anyone can explore its wonders without obstacles. In this article, we'll discover together the main accessible attractions , dedicated services, and all the solutions that make Bari a barrier-free city.

Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport: an accessible departure point

Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport is an excellent starting point for your trip to the city, with services designed to ensure accessibility for those with mobility difficulties. The Sala Amica , located on the departures level, is a dedicated assistance room for passengers with reduced mobility, with tactile pathways for the blind and personalized assistance. The airport also features accessible elevators , disabled restrooms , and reserved parking . For passengers requiring transportation to the aircraft, an Ambulift , making it easy to access the aircraft directly from a wheelchair.

Old Bari without barriers: wheelchair-accessible ramps

Bari's historic center, known as Bari Vecchia , is largely accessible. In recent years, the city has worked hard to improve the city's accessibility, including for those with limited mobility. Several entrances to Bari Vecchia , for example, have accessible routes , making it easier to visit important historical monuments. Piazza del Ferrarese , for example, has ramps to allow wheelchair access, both from Corso Vittorio Emanuele and from the Bari , as well as from the Swabian Castle (facing Strada Arco Basso, the street of orecchiette pasta).

In the shopping and nightlife streets, between ramps and reserved parking spaces

accessibility varies significantly depending on the area of the city. However, in recent years , the city has undertaken initiatives to improve mobility for people with disabilities , removing a significant number of architectural barriers and installing sidewalk ramps to facilitate wheelchair access . For the same reason, parking spaces people with disabilities also been installed throughout the city center , thus contributing to greater inclusion.

Some places, museums and attractions are wheelchair accessible

Bari offers numerous attractions suitable for everyone, including those with disabilities. However, it's always advisable to check the accessibility of each site before visiting to avoid any inconveniences (perhaps by contacting the museums directly to confirm) . Below is a collection of some of the city's main accessible , from historic sites to museums, cultural areas, and outdoor spaces.