
The extraordinary Old City largely consists of narrow and winding streets, making it a charming place to stroll around. You will find all the important medieval monuments, such as the Swabian castle a...
Since those heady days Bari has declined considerably. Its fortunes revived briefly in 1813 when the king of Naples foisted a planned expansion upon the city – giving the centre its contemporary gridded street pattern, wide avenues and piazzas. And Mussolini instituted a university and left a legacy of strident Fascist architecture. But the city was heavily bombed during the last war, and today its vigorous centre is a symbol of the souths zeal for commercial growth.
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The extraordinary Old City largely consists of narrow and winding streets, making it a charming place to stroll around. You will find all the important medieval monuments, such as the Swabian castle a...
This building was originated by Roger II (1139) and destroyed at least twice by the people of Bari, in protest again the tyranny of the Normans. Finally, Frederick II rebuilt it, almost completely, be...
This stunning, white-limestone church was constructed between 1087 and 1197 and has always held the remains of San Nicola (who is also known as Santa Klaus). It is both a Catholic and an Orthodox chur...
Named in honour of Bishop San Sabino, Cattedrale Di San Sabino is the main church in Bari. It was originally built in Byzantine style in the 11th century but was destroyed in 1156 and thereafter it wa...
Located 70 kilometres from the centre of Bari, this unique medieval manor house stands on top of a hill in the Apulian Murgia, 540 metres above sea level and 18 kilometres from Andria. It was built by...
This series of grottoes (40 kilometres southeast of Bari) are the biggest ones in Italy. They are 3 kilometres long and 71 meters deep, and include long underground passages and deep caves covered wit...
Alberobello is located 60 kilometres away from the centre of Bari and it\u0027s undoubtedly one of the most picturesque towns in the world, as it consists entirely of tiny Trulli houses. You will defi...
Take a walk in the beautiful Botanical Gardens, a living museum operated by the University of Bari. The garden was established in 1955 and contains a greenhouse and a herbarium with about 40,000 speci...
This is a fun waterpark for the whole family with great and welcoming staff. There are three pools: one for younger children, one with a wave generator and a large pool with different types of pool sl...
With Velo Service you can get to know the city by bike. This is a fun way to discover the town with an expert guide who takes you to the most typical and charming places, or maybe, you could also choo...
Only a short train ride away lies the lovely picturesque fishing port called Trani. On this great excursion trip you can enjoy the beautiful harbour, take a walk along the beach or visit the stunning ...
It is highly recommended to take a walk along the beautiful waterfront for a nice overview of the city. While you are walking, take a minute and admire the skyline of the city with the bell tower of t...
EmergencyNumbers
Police, Carabinieri: 112 Emergency: 113 Fire Brigade: 115 Ambulance: 118
Currency
Euro (EUR) €1 = 100 cents
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OpeningHours
Shops in Bari are usually open from 9:00 to 13:00 and from 16:00 to 20:00. They are normally closed on Sundays.
Population
326,800
TouristInformation
Tourist Information Offices: Azienda di Promozione Turistica Piazza Moro, 33/A, Bari +39 080 524 236 1 Ufficio Informazioni e Accoglienza Turistica Piazza Aldo Moro, 32/A, Bari +39 080 524 224 4
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