What to see Bari: Tourist attractions, monuments and places to visit

Castles, palaces and mansions

Norman-Swabian Castle Fortress built in 1131, characterized by square towers above it and by a wide and deep moat.It's one of the beautiful examples of Norman rule in Italy.

Churches and places of worship

Basilica of St. Nicholas Example of Apulian Romanesque architecture is one of the symbols of the city and houses the relics of St. Nicholas, stolen by some sailors from Turkey in 1087
Cathedral of San Sabino It was erected in the eleventh century, after the destruction of the city occurred in 1156. Enriched from the famous mosaic of the sixth century AD is one of the best examples of Apulian Romanesque style

Historic Centres

Old Bari It is the oldest part of the town and is characterized by the presence of a maze of alleys and numerous churches and palaces.This area of Bari, in fact, owns most of the historical artifacts that have documented history.

Museums

Archaeological Museum Includes the most comprehensive collection of archaeological material from Puglia, especially ceramics and bronzes. The museum is located within the historic and magnificent building of the University of St. Scholastica.
Provincial Art Gallery The museum also houses an important collection of works of the Italian nineteenth and twentieth century and is home to exhibitions and cultural events. It also consists of works dating from the fifteenth century to the present day.

Theatres

Petruzzelli Teathre Created by merchants from Bari, Onofrio and Antonio Petruzzelli, originally from Trieste,it is the pride of the city and of the whole of Puglia. Destroyed in 1991 by a fire,it is now completely rebuilt.