Things to do in  Bari

The port city of Bari serves as a gateway to (and the largest city of) the Puglia region. It’s known for its charming Old Town, bustling street food scene, and for hosting the bones of St. Nicholas—aka Santa Claus—in its Basilica di San Nicola.

Yes. Though it’s largely known as a gateway to villages such as Alberobello and Polignano a Mare, Bari itself has historic sites worth visiting. Check out the Old Town with historic buildings and churches such as the Basilica di San Nicola, Bari Cathedral, and 12th-century Bari Castle.

Explore the waterfront and taste local food. Sign up for a cooking class, street food experience, or guided market tour and get to know this charming city in Puglia. Don’t miss Bari’s Old Town, including historic churches and a castle.

Many travelers will spend only a single day in Bari. This city in Puglia is a gateway to the region’s charming villages such as Polignano a Mare or Alberobello. It is possible to explore the Old Town of Bari, with its historic churches and castle, in a single day.

Yes, many consider Bari to be one of the prettiest cities in Italy’s southern region. From its setting on the turquoise Adriatic Sea to the charming streets and elegant piazzas of its Old Town, Bari is striking in a variety of ways.

Yes, Bari can be touristy around the modern cruise ship and ferry port. But this city is also home to a charming Old Town where grandmothers roll out fresh orecchiette pasta in narrow lanes. Explore the waterfront to see Bari’s vibrant side or get lost in the Old Town for a quieter experience.