HISTORY OF BARI:
The origins of Bari are lost in time - a hypothesis asserts that, initially, it was a Peucetian settlement, while another claims that it was colonized by the Greeks. In the 3rd century BC, the town passed under the Roman rule, and after the fall of the Roman Empire, Bari was disputed by the Lombards and the Byzantines. Read More [...]
Between 847 and 871, Bari was under Arab domination, and in 875 it was reconquered by the Byzantines. Starting with 1068, the city was besieged by the Normans, who took it from the Byzantines in 1071. Between the 12th and 14th centuries, it was the port of departure for the Crusades.
In the 16th century, Bari became part of the Kingdom of Naples. At the beginning of the 19th century, the city flourished under Joachim Murat, Napoleon's brother-in-law and King of Naples, and developed into the most important port in the region.
GEOGRAPHY OF BARI:
Bari is the capital city of the Apulia region and the second most important economic center of the Southern Italy, after Naples. The city has a population of about 325,000 and an area of about 116 square kilometers. Read More [...]
Bari is located 62 kilometers northeast of Matera, 260 kilometers east of Naples, 435 kilometers southeast of Rome, 655 kilometers southeast of Bologna, 665 kilometers southeast of Florence, 735 kilometers south of Venice, and about 875 kilometers southeast of Milan.
TRANSPORT TO/IN BARI:
The closest airport is the Karol Wojtyła Airport, located about 10 kilometers north of Bari. From the airport, one of the most convenient ways to get to Bari is by train, with one of the trains of the private company Ferrotramviaria (Ferrovie del Nord Barese). A one-way ticket costs 5.10€ and a trip takes about 20 minutes. Read More [...]
In Bari, you can travel by bus, with one of the buses of the local public transport company AMTAB. A single ticket costs 1.00€ or 1.50€ if bought on board. A daily ticket costs 2.5€ and is valid from the first to the last bus of the day.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN BARI:
The most important tourist attractions of the city are located in Bari Vecchia (Old Bari), the historical center of the city. Here, you can find the Bari Cathedral, dedicated to Saint Sabinus of Canosa, and the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, dedicated to Saint Nicholas of Myra. Read More [...]
EVENTS IN BARI:
The most important event in Bari is the Feast of Saint Nicholas (Festa di San Nicola), a religious celebration which takes place every year for three consecutive days, between 7 and 9 of May, dedicated to Saint Nicholas of Myra, also known as Nicholas of Bari, whose remains are kept in the Basilica of Saint Nicholas.