Discover Bari and its wonders.

The architectural heritage of the capital is today more accessible than ever: important monuments have been renovated and reopened to the public

Bari renewed: why visit it now and what has changed

Previously considered only as a cold and working-class port, welcoming Bari today is pervaded by a new energy and charge. Bari’s historic cityscape is the perfect place to walk. The architectural legacy of the capital is today more accessible than ever: important monuments have been renovated and reopened to the public, while the traditional cuisine of the neighboring areas has been passionately reinterpreted by forward-thinking chefs  

 

Explore the narrow streets of the Old Town of Bari

Reinvigorated thanks to investments in recent years, the heritage of Bari Vecchia is framed by the horizon that extends over the Adriatic Sea and by wide avenues that contain it to the north and south. Hidden within the tangle of the Old Town’s alleys and elegant squares, there is a set of religious architecture that spans more than a thousand years of history.

In the heart of Bari Vecchia we can visit …

BASILICA SAN NICOLA

The Basilica of San Nicola has a beautifully decorated gilded wooden ceiling dating back to the 17th century. The church is often pervaded by the scent of incense and the sound of the prayers of pilgrims arriving from the most disparate places.

CATTEDRALE SAN SABINO

The other important church in the Old Town hides a late Baroque crypt built on the ancient Roman foundations and a small medieval church.

CASTELLO NORMANNO SVEVO

The Byzantine heritage of Bari is evident instead looking at the towers and the moat of the Norman Swabian Castle of the twelfth century, which often hosts artistic and cultural exhibitions.

«And everything had taken place in that web of square and regular streets in which, on certain deserted summer afternoons, when there was a mistral, and the air was clear, every corner seemed the point of escape towards an infinity full of promises »

~ G.Carofiglio, Neither here nor elsewhere. One night in Bari.

Discover the emerging culinary scene

Shaped by the economic needs of harnessing local seasonal produce, poor Apulian cuisine is proudly served in family-run restaurants throughout Bari. Bari’s chefs have begun to introduce modern twists to the region’s traditional dishes, starting with their pride. for the traditional recipes of Puglia. In a former greenhouse, the open kitchen of the Botanical Bistro serves modern ideas based on fresh tuna and stuffed squid. The highlight of the menu is veal with an almond and pistachio crust. Another perfect place for lunch is Mastro Ciccio, which offers interesting variations on the exceptional Apulian seafood cuisine.

What to eat in Bari?

Focaccia and Bread

Greasy hands, ecstatic palate, belly full. Focaccia in Bari is not just street food, but a mystical-religious experience that fully involves all the senses. The focaccia, made with potatoes or covered with cherry tomatoes, satisfies all palates, from a simple snack to a complete meal.

Orecchiette

The name of the Bari pasta par excellence is suggested by their shape that recalls, in fact, small ears. The people of Bari also call them strascenate to recall the preparation: with a knife, small pieces of pasta are dragged onto a table.

Panzerotti

The fried panzerotto is a ritual that accompanies the Bari in all seasons. In the local tradition, their preparation involves entire families, gathered around a table whitened with flour, ready to be stuffed. In Bari the most common variants include meat or turnips.

Venture into the surroundings

Nearby there are must-see destinations that are just over sixty minutes away. Get behind the wheel and go. With a journey of about an hour by car through the neighboring region of Basilicata, you can visit Matera.The beautiful city enjoys a suggestive position on top of the hill and is famous for its centuries-old stones which have been converted into bars, lodgings and sophisticated artistic spaces. Alberobello is another destination that is only one hour by road south-east of Bari, in the rural heart of Puglia, which with its eclectic and historical architecture is one of the most popular destinations in the region. The city is famous for its trulli (more than fifteen hundred), the typical pointed buildings built in dry stone that follow the gentle slopes of the place.

Get around Bari on bicycle

Let yourself be carried around by a local guide on one of the many tours of Bari designed to show you the most evocative places of the Apulian capital. Discover the narrow streets of the old city, taste traditional food and the best street food, learn how to make traditional pasta from the ladies of old Bari, discover the places of historical and cultural interest, and finally visit the best boutiques in the center.

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La Dimora Brochure

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