The seaside part of the city of Bari, June 2024
Bari, the seaport city on the eastern coast of Southern Italy, is somewhat notorious. In the past, it was plagued by crime. But nowadays, this economic capital of the south is a nice escape. Either as a jump point to discover more of the famous Pugglia region, or for a weekend trip like mine in June 2024. It was the third time in Bari for me - photos of my earlier visits I will post at some later date.
Bari has a nice old town to stroll through, good food places, a looooong boulevard on the seaside and a handy beach to take a swim and cool down on a hot day.
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Basilica San Nicola
A "holy house".
Narrow, cute streets in the old town.
Basilica San Nicola
The rooftops of Bari's old town.
The rooftops of the old town of Bari.
Discovering the small streets.
A rusty Super Woman.
Discovering Bari's old town.
Colourful pasta for sale.
Near Bari Castle.
Loads of typical Pugglian food products for sale in the alleys of the old town.
The small boats harbour with the Teatro Margherita in the background.
The marina with the Circolo Canottieri Barion Sporting Club
The Palazzo Mincuzzi of 1928 by architect Aldo Forcignanò and engineer Gaetano Palmiotto.
The Chiesa della Vallisa church at Piazza del Ferrarese.
Side street outside the old town with Teatro Petruzzelli at the end.