Bari, Italy

Bari

An old town where women make orecchiette pasta in the streets.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Bari

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the old town's Arco Basso, where women make orecchiette pasta by hand in the street.
  2. AfternoonVisit the Basilica of San Nicola, home of Saint Nicholas's relics, and the Swabian castle.
  3. EveningWalk the long seafront promenade, then have raw seafood at the old fishing pier.

Day 2

Visit Polignano a Mare, Alberobello or Matera, each about an hour away.

What to eat

Orecchiette with turnip greens, focaccia barese and panzerotti.

Local tips

Make the most of Bari

Beat the crowds

The old town is calm in the morning and fills up in the evening, when locals walk the seafront.

Best photo spot

The white alleys of Bari Vecchia, where women make orecchiette pasta by hand in their doorways.

Getting there

The airport is about 20 minutes from the centre by train. The old town and seafront are walkable.

Don't miss nearby

Polignano a Mare (30 minutes) and the trulli of Alberobello (about an hour).

Good to know

Visit the Basilica of San Nicola, where the bones of Saint Nicholas (the original Santa Claus) are kept. Try focaccia barese and raw seafood at the old harbour.

Plan your visit

Getting to Bari

Getting there

  • Bari Airport (BRI)10 km away
  • Brindisi Airport (BDS)105 km away
  • Lecce140 km away
  • Dubrovnik200 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forFood, Coast
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryItaly

Questions

Bari: good to know

Is Bari worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like food and the coast. An old town where women make orecchiette pasta in the streets.

How many days do you need in Bari?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Bari?

You can visit all year. The old town is calm in the morning and fills up in the evening, when locals walk the seafront.

How do you get to Bari?

The nearest airport is Bari Airport (BRI), about 10 km away. The airport is about 20 minutes from the centre by train. The old town and seafront are walkable.

What is there to see near Bari?

Nearby hidden places include Polignano a Mare (32 km), Alberobello (48 km) and Matera (55 km).

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