Basilica of St. Nicholas in Bari
The Basilica di San Nicola in Bari has great religious significance not only for Europe, but also for the Christian world in general. It is a popular place of pilgrimage for both adherents of the Roman Catholic faith and Orthodox Christians from Eastern Europe.
Bari-Vecchia
Bari Vecchia (which translates simply as “Old Bari”) occupies a narrow promontory that adjoins the city’s port, and is an atmospheric puzzle of cramped and uneven streets. Here, about 40 churches and more than 120 sanctuaries are miraculously squeezed into a very small territory.
Castello Svevo
Castello Svevo (Swabian Castle) It was built around 1132 by the Norman ruler Roger II. In 1156, the castle was destroyed by King William I of Sicily, and then the fortress was rebuilt and strengthened in 1233 under the Roman Emperor Frederick II.
Grotte di Castellana
If you look at Italy from above, the outlines of this country resemble a boot — every student knows this. There is also a heel — a small peninsula washed by two seas at once — the Adriatic and the Ionian.
Castel del Monte Castle
The castle of Castel del Monte is called the “Crown of Puglia” and is considered one of the most mysterious buildings not only in Italy, but throughout Europe. Amazing, mystical and possibly terrible things happened within these walls 8 centuries ago, about which much is still unknown.
Bari Cathedral
This cathedral, although less famous than the Basilica of St. Nicholas, is more important in seniority. The cathedral was consecrated in honor of St. Sabinus, Bishop of Canosa, whose relics were moved here in the 9th century. The modern building dates back to the end of the 12th century, and it appeared on the site of the ruins of the Byzantine Empire cathedral.
Pinacoteca Provinciale in Bari
The Bari Art Gallery is hidden behind the impressive contrasting facade of the neoclassical palazzo. Her collection places a strong emphasis on the work of artists from the south of Italy over the longest period of time.