Palazzo Simi: the museum of old Bari with the history of the city kept underground Palazzo Simi is a building located in the heart of old Bari built in 1500 on the remains of a Byzantine style church, which in turn was built on the remains of structures from the Roman era ; objects are kept inside […] Find out more
A walk through the characteristic alleys of Bari Vecchia: breathe in the history of the ancient village of Bari. Bari Vecchia is a place where time seems to have stopped in its simplicity and authenticity. The style of the buildings in the ancient village reflects the interweaving of the various eras that characterized the architecture and everyday life of this neighborhood. […] Find out more
Strada Arco Basso: welcome to the street of the famous Bari orecchiette, in the heart of Bari Vecchia. In the heart of the old city of Bari there is a street renamed "the street of the ears" or "street of the ears". The street in question is officially called Strada Arco Basso, characterized by a small tunnel which once crossed […] Find out more
The Archaeological Museum of Bari in the heart of the old city The Archaeological Museum of Bari is located inside the former convent of Santa Scolastica, among the oldest and most evocative structures in the city (history has it that it was built shortly before the 10th century) . The Museum of Santa Scolastica preserves precious archaeological finds found […] Find out more
The thousand-year history of Bari in the underground of the old city: discover an even older Bari! Under the old city of Bari (also called old Bari) lies another city, did you know? this is the Bari of about a thousand years ago with archaeological areas dating back to a time period that goes from the Roman age to the Middle Ages [...] Find out more
Piazza Mercantile: the beating heart of the historic center of Bari Piazza Mercantile is one of the most famous and historic squares in the city of Bari. Built in medieval times, it immediately acquired its social, political and economic relevance. Located in the heart of the ancient village of Bari (the famous Bari Vecchia) Piazza Mercantile […] Find out more
Piazza dei Baresi and the main access point to the ancient village Piazza del Ferrarese, dedicated to a merchant from Ferrara for his imprint left through some buildings still present in the square today, is one of the oldest and most long-lived places in Bari. Born in six hundred to facilitate the entry of goods from […] Find out more
The Petruzzelli Theatre, a journey through history and culture, through the streets of the center of Bari The Petruzzelli theatre, built and inaugurated in the early twentieth century, is one of the most famous and popular Italian theaters as well as being one of the unmistakable symbols of the city of Bari. With its 1,482 seats (fourth theater […] Find out more
Among the most famous castles in Italy: a visit to the Swabian castle, on the outskirts of Bari Vecchia Bari has its castle, and this too is among the historical symbols of the city. Built in the 13th century, the Swabian castle is one of the most important and characteristic buildings in Bari, as well as being a monument in […] Find out more
Visit a sacred place in the city of Bari: the Basilica of San Nicola, in the heart of Bari Vecchia. Probably one of the first things to visit in Bari is the Basilica. Built and consecrated in 1197, the Basilica of San Nicola is one of the main symbols of the city of Bari and is among the monuments […] Find out more