Bari Puglia
Capital of Puglia, important economic center rich in history and traditions.
Sited to the South East of the Ofanto river, Bari looks out across the Adriatic sea. The economic heart of Puglia, Bari is the region's capital city in every sense.
Commerce with the East is very important as is demonstrated by the famous Fiera del Levante trade show. To see: the Svevo Castle of Ferdinando II, the Basilica of St Nicola, the Provincial Archeological Museum, the Cathedral Museum, and the Provincial Art Museum of Bari.
Local cuisine features sea food, "ncapriata'" and "orecchiette" and the famous extra virgin olive oil.
Suggested hotels Bari and surroundings
Puglia 5 stars
Borgobianco Resort & Spa Polignano a Mare
In the countryside just outside the picturesque seafront town of Polignano a Mare, lies Puglia's charming Borgobianco Resort. Set amidst century old olive trees, typical of this part of southern...
Puglia 4 stars
Nicolaus Bari
Little more than a kilometer from the city center, the Sheraton Nicolaus Hotel is one of Bari's finest hotels. A superb modern hotel and conference center, the building soars skywards so as to...