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BARI IS A PLACE FOR LOV- ERS OF BEACHES and those hop- ing for a more authentic Italian ex- perience. The city is a major ferry port in the southern Adriatic that’s home to whitewashed towns, beauti- ful beaches and endless olive groves lining the countryside. Old Town & the Murat The Old Town and the Murat district both essentially connect and blend into one another. This is where you’ll find the most his- toric and authentic sightseeing lo- cations and discover narrow streets lined with buildings adorned with stone and wrought-iron balconies and colourful shutters. Basilica San Nicola The first thing to grab you as you approach the Basilica of Saint Nich- olas is that it resembles an imposing fort. The façade is truly impressive even without anything overly ornate adorning the exterior. Once you en- ter, you’re not overwhelmed with dozens of frescoes, though the gold ceiling is just as spectacular, when combined with the sculptures and mosaics that are replete throughout the sanctuary and crypt. Castelo Normanno-Svevo One of the first things you’ll notice about the Norman-Swabi- an Castle is how well the exterior has weathered the years, given that it’s nearly 900 years old. You won’t BARI For lovers of a different Italy
Do Barija cete iz Beograda stici za samo 100 minuta You’ll arrive in Bari from Belgrade in just 100 minutes
find the interior of the Castelo fur- nished as it once was, as it is today used to house permanent and tem- porary art and archaeological exhi- bitions. Porto Vecchio The Porto Vecchio (Old Port) marks the point from which local fishermen head out to catch fresh local fish in the blue boats that you’ll see throughout the Puglia region. Just a simple walk through the area, to hear the chatter of the local fish- ermen, is entertaining in itself, but this is also a great spot to grab a cof- fee, take a stroll and enjoy the view. Piazza Mercantile Considered the most important square in Bari, Piazza Mercantile sits at the very centre of the Old Town. The city’s commercial hub since the 14 th century, it is today a place to eat, drink, people-watch and at- tend events. Focaccia Barese Focaccia is an oven-baked Italian
Fokača je italijanski hleb koji se peče u rerni, sličan pici po ukusu i teksturi Focaccia is an oven-baked Italian flat bread that’s similar in style and texture to pizza
flat bread that’s similar in style and texture to pizza. The crispy crust and doughy inside are combined with the delicate taste of tomato. Stop by Panificio Fiore on Strada Palaz- zo di Città for some of the best Fo- caccia in Bari Vecchia. Lungomare In order to better understand the city and its connection to the wa- ter, take a stroll along this seafront promenade. You’ll hear the crooning of seagulls, inhale the salty air and relax to azure views of the Adriatic.
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