{"id":2581,"date":"2026-10-09T01:41:17","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T05:41:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pugliaperfect.com\/?p=2581"},"modified":"2026-10-30T15:52:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T19:52:09","slug":"the-bounty-of-bari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/it\/the-bounty-of-bari\/","title":{"rendered":"La Bounty di Bari"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>There are wonderful people to meet in Bari<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"May 5, 2025\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CW9XgHHIukE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Bari was settled more then two thousand years ago &#8211; part of Magna Graecia, and an independent emirate at one time.\u00a0 As a major port, the city has had many cultural influences- and the immigrants over the centuries have added to the vibrancy of the city.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Bari Vecchia, the old town is a walled labyrinth of medieval lanes designed to confuse invaders- but today it adds to the magic!\u00a0 C<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">ozy cafes, beautiful churches, archways and cobblestone streets &#8211; it offers countless events, shows, performances, exhibits, music,<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>It has an energized, authentic feel.\u00a0 Life is lived on the streets here. Doors are open, kids play on the street, friends are meeting and talking about futbol.\u00a0 You can hear families cooking, talking and laughing.<\/p>\n<p>Bari is a connected city- a\u00a0 major transport hub in southern Italy with an international airport, major train station, and ferry port.\u00a0 Low cost airlines like RyanAir, and ITA fly from Rome to Bari.\u00a0 You can often save money by flying a low-cost flight to Rome, and switching.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">25 Amazing things to do in Bari<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>The Bari Bucket list<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">1. Take a tour of Bari Vecchia<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We started with a walking tour of the city from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veloservice.org\/en\/home-3\/#pll_switcher\">Velo.<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 They offer different types of tours, and many ways to get around- including \u00a0bike, rickshaw, e-scooter, segway.\u00a0 Our guide Simona, spoke about the changes in Bari since he 90&#8217;s. The city has cleaned up, and is able to showcase its ancient charm and romance -becoming a hot tourist destination.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2590\" src=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/b5-scaled-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Post in Bari\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/b5-scaled-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/b5-scaled-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/b5-scaled-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/b5-scaled-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/b5-scaled-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><strong>2. Visit Basilica of St. Nicholas<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\">The church where the body of Saint Nicholas (yes\u2026 Santa!) is buried attracts thousands of people from all over the world, especially from Greek Orthodox countries.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2180\" src=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Basilica-de-St-Nicholas-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Basilica-de-St-Nicholas\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Basilica-de-St-Nicholas-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Basilica-de-St-Nicholas-scaled-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Basilica-de-St-Nicholas-scaled-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Basilica-de-St-Nicholas-scaled-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Basilica-de-St-Nicholas-scaled-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><em><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2179\" src=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/st.nick-1-scaled-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Basilica-de-St-Nicholas,statue\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/st.nick-1-scaled-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/st.nick-1-scaled-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/st.nick-1-scaled-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/st.nick-1-scaled-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/st.nick-1-scaled-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>Who was St. Nicholas?<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Saint Nicholas was an early Christian Bishop of the ancient Greek city of Myra (modern-day Turkey). During his life he gained the reputation for his acts of charity andprotecting the vulnerable.\u00a0 His reputation grew as a great miracle worker.\u00a0 Nicholas had the heart of a servant as he gave coins to girls without a dowry, and gold to those in poverty.<\/p>\n<p>On December 6th (the Feast of St. Nicholas), in many countries today, children wake up to find coins <em>(a remembrance of the coins he gave to girls)<\/em>, and oranges <em>(representing the gold he gave to the poor)<\/em> in their shoes.\u00a0 The tradition of these legends of generosity led to the Santa Claus celebrated on Christmas day today.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em><strong>What is the connection of St. Nicholas and Bari Italy?<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n<p>It is said that he never traveled outside of the Middle East, and never to Italy.\u00a0 After Nicholas&#8217; death, sometime between 333 and 343, his Demre, Myra(Turkey) tomb became an international destination for Christian pilgrims.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em><strong>How &amp; Why did St. Nicholas&#8217; remains end up in Bari, Italy?<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n<p>The town of Bari was struggling- it needed a miracle.\u00a0 Italian merchants sent an expedition of three ships in 1087.\u00a0 In fact, Venetian soldiers had also set sail to steel the relics- but by the time the Venetians arrived, the Bari sailors had already stolen the the major bones-* The gig was up.<\/p>\n<p>The 62 sailors from Bari, Italy, came ashore, broke into the tomb and hastily removed the major bones.\u00a0 They took them on board their ship and delivered them to Bari on May 9.\u00a0 These early tomb raiders were considered heroes and received concessions from the church.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A chair in the Basilica for the sailor and his wife;<\/li>\n<li>A grave around the outside wall of the Basilica;<\/li>\n<li>A percentage from the income of the church at the Feast of the Translation;<\/li>\n<li>Help from the Basilica if the sailor fell into extreme poverty;<\/li>\n<li>Possible entrance into clerical life without payment;<\/li>\n<li>If accepted into clerical life, the St Nicholas clergy should give him a &#8220;benefice&#8221; (a guaranteed payment in exchange for fixed prayers).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Many of the epitaphs memorializing the sailor&#8217;s graves can still be seen on the churches outside walls.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2614\" src=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ep-scaled-1-1024x671.jpg\" alt=\"Inscription of one of the sailors who brought St. Nicholas to Bari\" width=\"800\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ep-scaled-1-1024x671.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ep-scaled-1-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ep-scaled-1-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ep-scaled-1-1536x1006.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ep-scaled-1-2048x1342.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>*10 years later the Venetians broke in to the original tomb in Myra and stole the remaining bones of St. Nicholas<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><em>Did Bari get a St. Nicholas miracle?<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Yes they did.\u00a0 Two years after the arrival of the relics, Pope Urban officially inaugurated the Basilica di San Nicola, and the town of Bari started welcoming throngs of religious pilgrims, raising the stature and the revenue of the city.<\/p>\n<p>In 2017, Bari loaned some St. Nicholas relics to Russia. More than a million people waited in line to see the relics in Moscow, with lines stretching up to five miles<span class=\"UV3uM\"> .<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>More of the 25 Things to do in Bari<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. Tour San Sabino Church <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\">This is the city\u2019s cathedral built in the 13th century. During the Equinox, you can see the sunlight entering through the main rose glass window and lighting up a mosaic on the floor, which has a mirror image of the window.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2615\" src=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/san-sab-923x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"635\" height=\"704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/san-sab-923x1024.jpg 923w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/san-sab-270x300.jpg 270w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/san-sab-768x852.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/san-sab.jpg 1352w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. See Castello Svevo di Bari<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Puglia has an extraordinary number of castles.\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Castello_Normanno-Svevo_(Bari)\"><strong>Castello Svevo di Bari<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 was originally built by Norman King Roger II in 1132 and destroyed a few decades later before being rebuilt by Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II in 1233.\u00a0 It\u2019s surrounded by a moat except on the side that borders the sea.\u00a0\u00a0There\u2019s a small museum inside with changing exhibitions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">5. Enjoy Wonderful Musicians around every corner<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Wonderful Musicians around every corner\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NIqC6iLuqPM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">6. Go see the Pasta Nonnas- making Orecchiette in the streets<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Stallone daughters helped bring this area to fame with their Dolce and Gabana ad in 2017- followed by a NY Times article in 2019- Now these Pasta Nonnas, who make hand-made pasta outside their apartments in Bari, are being sent around the world. Go to Strada Arco Basso aka &#8216;Strada della Orecchiette&#8217;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2210\" src=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/n1-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Pasta Nonna in Bari\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/n1-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/n1-scaled-1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Wonderful Pasta Nonna in Bari\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xXIA9v30Y1A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">7. Enjoy a Puppet Show in Bari<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Street performances in Bari are something to enjoy.\u00a0 The piazzas and main streets in Bari Vecchia and the shopping district are pedestrian friendly and full of entertaining surprises.\u00a0 This puppeteer gave a great show with his marionettes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Puppet show in Bari Italy\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PubiEmb7Hs8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">8. Try the Focaccia\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PanificioSantaRitaBari\/\"><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Panificio Santa Rita<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2215\" src=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Santa-Rita-scaled-1-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"Fococcia instructions for Bari restaurant\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Santa-Rita-scaled-1-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Santa-Rita-scaled-1-679x1024.jpg 679w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Santa-Rita-scaled-1-768x1158.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Santa-Rita-scaled-1-1019x1536.jpg 1019w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Santa-Rita-scaled-1-1358x2048.jpg 1358w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Santa-Rita-scaled-1.jpg 1698w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Remember the &#8216;Soup Nazi&#8217; from Seinfeld- <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><strong><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Well don&#8217;t screw up when you are waiting in line..and like the sign says- &#8216;Dont ask anything to Rino&#8217;!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">\u00a0Known for the best Focaccia in Bari, this place draws crowds. Open 8:50am- 2:15pm, and 6:15pm -9:15am. Go when it first opens and get those amazing smells of bread fresh out of the oven!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<address><span class=\"format_address\"><span class=\"street-address\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Str. dei Dottula, 8<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> ,\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"locality\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">70122, Bari,\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"country-name\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Italy<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span>\u00a0<\/address>\n<div class=\"odcHotel blDetails\">\n<div class=\"fl notLast\">\n<div class=\"fl phoneNumber\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">+39 346 616 9152<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>9. Pamper yourself at a Spa<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Enjoy some self-care, especially if you want to wind down after some long travel.\u00a0 Emerge from your Spa experience refreshed and ready for the next Bari adventure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visurbansuites.com\/vis-spa\/\"><strong>VIS Spa<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/parcodeiprincipibari.it\/spa\/\"><strong>Parco Dei Principi<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>10. Enjoy the Beach<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>With its soft sands and crystalline waters, the Bari Public Beach is a great spot to frolic in the Adriatic Sea.\u00a0 Pack a picnic and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>12. Charter a fishing experience- Catch some octopus\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Embark on an authentic Apulian gozzo, characterized by the typical blue and red colors of Bari&#8217;s seafaring industry.\u00a0 The fishing experience covers all levels, giving the opportunity to<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/bari-l721\/bari-fishing-experience-aboard-an-authentic-fishing-boat-t856736\/?ranking_uuid=356d040f-2ea3-4d6b-a7e4-d39596af8eb5\"> learn the technique of bolentino fishing or &#8220;polparola&#8221; fishing for octopus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">13. Try Killer Pasta<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Try a pasta dish that is boiled in a spicy red sauce, and then fried or &#8216;burnt&#8217; and then served with the spicy sauce- delicious and memorable. While the pasta did have some heat- it was not over the top, interesting texture and a pleasure to eat. You will find this dish at several restaurants in Bari but we enjoyed Pasta Assassina at the Matiti Pasta Bistrot- Yum!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2592\" src=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/killer-pasta-scaled-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Killer pasta\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/killer-pasta-scaled-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/killer-pasta-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/killer-pasta-scaled-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/killer-pasta-scaled-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/killer-pasta-scaled-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">14. Visit the Column of Justice in Piazza Mercantile<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2590\" src=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/b5-scaled-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Post in Bari\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/b5-scaled-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/b5-scaled-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/b5-scaled-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/b5-scaled-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/b5-scaled-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you didn&#8217;t pay your taxes in the day- they would tie you up to this pole for up to 3 days- Naked or semi-naked.\u00a0 You can still see the marks from the ropes on the stone.\u00a0 This town humiliation would encourage timely payment by the rest of the citizens.\u00a0 Petting the lion, however, is supposed to bring you good fortune.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-5151\" src=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/via-sprano-239x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/via-sprano-239x300.jpg 239w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/via-sprano.jpg 399w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px\" \/>15. Shop on Via Sparano (Shopping heaven)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>While we love Bari Vecchia (Old town), try shopping in<strong> Via Sparano &#8211;<\/strong> the main street of the Murat district. The street network was created during the reign of Joachim Murat \u2013 King of Naples during the era of Napoleon.<\/p>\n<p>This pedestrian shopping streets features a mix of trendy boutiques, designer names (Prada, Louis Vuitton) and more affordable brands, as well as bustling cafes spilling out from Art Nouveau palaces.\u00a0 The safe pedestrian-friendly streets, and variety of musical entertainers makes shopping fun.\u00a0 Note the hours the shops are open- <em>Many close for siesta time<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>16. Visit the <\/strong><strong>Libreria Laterza<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ll find it at the corner of Via Sparano and Via Dante. It\u2019s one of Italy\u2019s oldest bookshops, and has been in operation for 110 years. Here you can browse in the ever-present intellectual footsteps of Benedetto Croce, Pier Paolo Pasolini, and Renato Guttuso.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><strong>17. See a Concert or Opera<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2533\" src=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/theater-scaled-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Bari theater\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/theater-scaled-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/theater-scaled-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/theater-scaled-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/theater-scaled-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/theater-scaled-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">They are so much more reasonable in Italy- and so interesting and entertaining.\u00a0 Bari is the cultural center of Puglia and there are interesting events happening throughout the year. Look for an Opera or Ballet, concert, or\u00a0 art exhibitions &#8211; especially in the area of Piazza del Ferrarese -Check out the beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bandsintown.com\/es\/v\/10015368-teatro-petruzzelli\"><strong>Teatro Petruzzell<\/strong><\/a><strong>i<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><strong>18. Schedule a wine tasting\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Fabulous wineries surround Bari!\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/it\/the-irresistible-wines-of-puglia\/\"><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Learn<\/span><\/em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> more about Wine Tastings in Puglia<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1513\" src=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/wine-table-scaled-2-1024x461.jpg\" alt=\"wine table set in vineyard\" width=\"800\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/wine-table-scaled-2-1024x461.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/wine-table-scaled-2-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/wine-table-scaled-2-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/wine-table-scaled-2-1536x692.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/wine-table-scaled-2-2048x922.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>19. Try an Octopus Sandwich<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2635\" src=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Poplo-scaled-1-134x300.jpg\" alt=\"Octopus restaurant\" width=\"134\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Poplo-scaled-1-134x300.jpg 134w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Poplo-scaled-1-458x1024.jpg 458w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Poplo-scaled-1-768x1719.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Poplo-scaled-1-686x1536.jpg 686w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Poplo-scaled-1-915x2048.jpg 915w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Poplo-scaled-1.jpg 1144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 134px) 100vw, 134px\" \/>Octopus is very popular in Bari:\u00a0 Here are three good options<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/latanadelpolpoinfo.wixsite.com\/trattoriadimare\">La Tana del Polpo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/losfiziodelborgoantico\/\"><strong>Lo Sfizio del Borgo Antico<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/g.co\/kgs\/ECxerD1\"><strong>Mastro Ciccio<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>20. Experience an authentic Italian festival<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2521\" src=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CARNEVALE-DI-PUTIGNANO-2018-scaled-1-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"CARNEVALE-DI-PUTIGNANO\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CARNEVALE-DI-PUTIGNANO-2018-scaled-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CARNEVALE-DI-PUTIGNANO-2018-scaled-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CARNEVALE-DI-PUTIGNANO-2018-scaled-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CARNEVALE-DI-PUTIGNANO-2018-scaled-1-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CARNEVALE-DI-PUTIGNANO-2018-scaled-1-2048x1362.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airdolomiti.eu\/destinations\/bari\/what-to-see\/putignano-carnival\">Putignano Carnival<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 (35 minutes from Bari) Italy\u2019s Oldest and Longest Carnival\/ Mardi Gras celebration.\u00a0 The Putignano Carnival dates back to 1394, and is renown for elaborate papier-m\u00e2ch\u00e9 floats in lively parades, traditional music, and rich folklore.<\/p>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">The Putignano Carnival 2026 will be held from December through mid-February<\/div>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">As one of the oldest and longest-running carnivals in Europe, its main festivities and float parades typically take place on the weekends and especially on the &#8220;Mardi Gras&#8221; or &#8220;Shrove Tuesday,&#8221;<span class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"v9Fs7b_f,v9Fs7b_g\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-sae=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2624\" src=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/logo-bifest-fellini-300x147.png\" alt=\"Bari Film fest logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/logo-bifest-fellini-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/logo-bifest-fellini.png 334w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bifest.it\/en\/\"><strong>Bari International Film Festival<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 The 2027 Bari International Film &amp; TV Festival takes place from April 10-17th<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2179\" src=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/st.nick-1-scaled-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Basilica-de-St-Nicholas,statue\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/st.nick-1-scaled-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/st.nick-1-scaled-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/st.nick-1-scaled-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/st.nick-1-scaled-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/st.nick-1-scaled-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baritoday.it\/eventi\/sagra-san-nicola-programma-20-aprile-22-maggio-2024.html\">Festa di San Nicola<\/a> \u2013 Bari (May 7-9)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The city of Bari honors its patron saint, San Nicola, with a grand three-day celebration highlighting the 62 sailors that brought St. Nicholas\u2019 relics to Bari- and the miracle that became for the city . Witness the historical reenactments, processions on land and sea, and awe-inspiring fireworks. The festival combines religious traditions with a lively atmosphere, offering an authentic experience into the culture and heritage of Bari.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/it\/puglia-festivals-for-2025\/\"><strong>Click here for more festivals in Puglia<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>21. Go to San Nicola Stadium to watch a soccer game<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/team\/fixtures\/_\/id\/106\/bari\"><strong>SSC Bari,<\/strong><\/a> the city\u2019s soccer team, plays in Serie B, the second tier of Italy\u2019s professional soccer league. They are by no means the best team in the world, but the atmosphere at the stadium is great, so if a game day happens to coincide with your visit, you should absolutely try to go.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>22. Bike or stroll down the Lungomare e Murat- The Bari Promenade<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\">Bari&#8217;s, <em>lungomare or<\/em> seaside promenade, is 15k long.\u00a0 You can leisurely bike or walk along the shore, chat with friends, or simply enjoy beautiful views.\u00a0 It is especially beautiful at sunset.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5152\" src=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/lungomare.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/lungomare.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/lungomare-300x273.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>23. Explore a massive cave <em>(44 km) Grotte di Castellana<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The \u201cCaves of Castellana\u201d is a vast underground system located\u00a0 approx. 1,5km outside the town of Castellana Grotte, is one of the most beautiful and spectacular cave systems in Italy.\u00a0 The caves extend for 3.348 meters total and reach a maximum depth of 122m below street level.\u00a0 Inside the cave system the temperature stays constantly around 16,5\u00b0C.- a great activity for a rainy old cold day.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4961\" src=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/castallana-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Castallana cave\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/castallana-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/castallana-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/castallana-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/castallana-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/castallana-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/castallana-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>24. See great towns near Bari<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There are many towns that are a day trip away from Bari<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-4797\" src=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/materal1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Matera at night\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/it\/?s=matera&amp;e_search_props=2908a5a-1700\"><strong>Matera<\/strong><\/a><strong><em>\u00a0 (66 km) Visit Matera \u2013 A Gem of Southern Italy<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Matera is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with a history that dates back over 10,000 years. This ancient city is located in the region of Basilicata in southern Italy and is known for its unique ancient cave dwellings, known as \u201cSassi\u201d, which are carved into the limestone cliffs of the Gravina Gorge.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-208\" src=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/AlberobelloR-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Alberobello Trulli\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/it\/alberobello-trulli-amazing\/\"><strong>Alberobello<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em><strong> (55 km)<\/strong><\/em> For a taste of traditional Puglian culture, take a day trip to Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its unique trulli houses. Wander the streets lined with these cone-shaped buildings and visit the Trullo Sovrano, a larger two-story trullo that is now a museum.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1496\" src=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PolignanoR-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"beach surrounded by cliffs in poligano\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/it\/polignano-a-mare\/\"><strong>Polignano a Mare<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 <em><strong>(41 km)<\/strong><\/em> The word to the song \u2018Volare\u2019, hangs in the air of the streets of Polignano A Mare because it\u2019s famous singer song writer was born there.\u00a0 The meaning of Volare is \u2018to fly, and Cantare is \u2018to sing\u2019- The song recounts a dream, a feeling of happiness that you see throughout this beautiful sea-side town.\u00a0\u00a0Perched on beautiful cliffs, Polignano a Mare is a spectacular destination on the coast of the Adriatic sea.\u00a0 The Cento Storico, or historic old town, is a tangle of narrow streets with shops, crafts, music, and beautiful restaurants.\u00a0 Get lost and enjoy the vitality of the town- all roads end up at the incredible vistas.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2044\" src=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/car-driving-79.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"228\" height=\"171\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Easy\u00a0Day Trips from Bari<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Make Bari your home base for fun day trips<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Trani\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 An elegant seaside town 30 minutes north on the train.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/it\/the-irresistible-wines-of-puglia\/\">D&#8217; Itria Valley<\/a>&#8211; <\/strong>Beautiful wine making valley 1 hour from Bari.\u00a0 Make reservations ahead<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/it\/monopoli\/\"><strong>Monopoli\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>\u2013 A pretty seaside town just south of Polignano.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/list\/398\/\"><strong>Castel del Monte<\/strong><\/a>&#8211; UNESCO World heritage site 1 hour from Bari<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>25.\u00a0 Catch a train or ferry and take a side trip<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Bari is a great town for trains and ferries.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.italiarail.com\/train-station\/bari-centrale-train-station-guide\"><strong>Trains<\/strong><\/a> can make for a great adventure to other great towns in Italy, or across Europe.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directferries.com\/bari_ferry.htm?&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;dfgeoo=true&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=462584656&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD_mwhFzkPXAVVwC89ogkxI8gBCeO&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw5ubABhDIARIsAHMighZv36HfYO9RXqgMREXqBpThENTpvzppjWZVK4uiD06DSZbFhWZl2iwaAqYUEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\"><strong>ferries<\/strong> <\/a>from Bari go to great destinations like Greece, Albania, or Croatia.\u00a0 Availability may be seasonal.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Great Restaurants to try in Bari<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"sqsrte-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpescatorebari.com\/\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-5154\" src=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/al-pescatore-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Al Pescatore<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8216;To the Fisherman&#8217; -Expect rich Apulian flavors, aromas, traditions and experiences- a little piece of history of the Bari area.\u00a0 Since it is near the castle it gets a large flow of customers- Make a reservation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/matitipastabistrot17\/\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2592\" src=\"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/killer-pasta-scaled-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Killer pasta\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Matiti Pasta Bistrot<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Try the <strong>Spaghetti Assassina<\/strong> (Killer Spaghetti).\u00a0 This Spaghetti is fried boiled in a spicy sauce- and fried- Winner!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>FAQs on Bari<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. Why is Saint Nicholas buried in Bari?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In 1087, 62 sailors from Bari sailed to Myra (in modern-day Turkey), broke into St. Nicholas&#8217; tomb, and carried his bones home \u2014 beating a rival Venetian expedition by days. Two years later, Pope Urban II inaugurated the Basilica di San Nicola, and pilgrims have been flocking to Bari ever since.\u00a0 A struggling city found a miracle in the remains of St. Nicholas.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. Where can you see women making orecchiette in Bari?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>On Strada Arco Basso \u2014 better known as the Strada delle Orecchiette \u2014 in Bari Vecchia. The &#8220;pasta nonnas&#8221; make fresh orecchiette by hand outside their apartments, a tradition made world-famous by a Dolce &amp; Gabbana ad in 2017 and a New York Times feature in 2019.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. What is pasta assassina?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;Killer pasta&#8221; \u2014 Bari&#8217;s signature dish. The spaghetti is boiled in a spicy red sauce, then fried until slightly charred (&#8220;burnt&#8221;), and served in that same spicy sauce. It&#8217;s got heat, crunch, and incredible flavor. We loved it at Matiti Pasta Bistrot.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. Where is the best focaccia in Bari?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Panificio Santa Rita (Str. dei Dottula 8) \u2014 legendary, with lines to prove it. Go right when it opens (8:50am\u20132:15pm, 6:15\u20139:15pm) for bread straight from the oven. And heed the sign: &#8220;Don&#8217;t ask anything to Rino!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>5. What are the best day trips from Bari?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Matera (66 km, the cave-city Sassi), Alberobello (55 km, the UNESCO trulli village), Polignano a Mare (41 km, cliffs and Volare), the Grotte di Castellana caves (44 km), and Putignano \u2014 35 minutes away, home to Italy&#8217;s oldest carnival.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>6. What is the Festa di San Nicola?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Bari&#8217;s biggest celebration, held May 7\u20139 in honor of its patron saint. Expect historical reenactments of the 62 sailors bringing the relics home, processions on land and sea, and spectacular fireworks \u2014 an unforgettable window into Bari&#8217;s soul.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>7. Is Bari a good base for exploring Puglia?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>One of the best. Bari is southern Italy&#8217;s major transport hub \u2014 international airport, main train station, and ferry port. Budget airlines like Ryanair and ITA fly in from Rome, and most of Puglia&#8217;s highlights are an easy day trip away.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>8. Where can you eat octopus in Bari?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Octopus is practically a religion here. Try La Tana del Polpo, Lo Sfizio del Borgo Antico, or Mastro Ciccio \u2014 or grab a polpo sandwich on the go. Feeling adventurous? Charter a traditional gozzo boat and learn &#8220;polparola&#8221; octopus fishing for yourself.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Enjoy Italy at home<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-15271\" src=\"https:\/\/cusskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new-limoncello-200x97.jpeg\" alt=\"Tray of lemons, Limoncello bottle, and small glasses of limoncello\" width=\"200\" height=\"97\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cusskitchen.com\/lemon-mutha-pucker\">Lemon Mutha Pucker<\/a>, Limoncello &#8211;<\/strong>\u00a0 Such a beautiful Italian tradition. Many will enjoy it as an after-dinner- but it is a treat at any time- especially on a warm and sunny day- Delizioso!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are wonderful people to meet in Bari &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Bari was settled more then two thousand years ago &#8211; part of Magna Graecia, and an independent emirate at one time.\u00a0 As a major port, the city has had many cultural influences- and the immigrants over the centuries have added to 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