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BARIPUBLISHING DATE: 2012-05-07 | COUNTRY CODE: ITContents: The City, Do & See, Eating, Cafes, Bars & Nightlife, Shopping,Sleeping, Essential Information, Maps
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Bari, a typical maritime and market city, is the capital of the Apulia region andthe second biggest city in the Italian south. The city developed industrially inthe second half of the twentieth century and now boasts an important tradefair, the largest in the south. Tourists visit Bari for its historic buildings, artworks and fascinating town centre, as well as for the beaches which surroundthe area.
Population330,000
Currency1 Euro = 100 cents
Opening hoursShops in Bari are usually open from 9 am -12.30 pm and 3.30pm-7.30 pm (closed on Sundays).
Internetwww.pugliaturismo.comwww.comune.bari.itwww.barinight.com
NewspapersGazzetta del MezzogiornoBariSeraLa RepubblicaCorriere della SeraLa StampaIl Sole 24 Ore
Emergency numbersCarabinieri: 112Police: 113Fire brigade: 115Ambulance: 118Coast Guard: 1530
Tourist informationAzienda di Promozione TuristicaPiazza Moro, 33/ATel: +39 80 524 2361www.pugliaturismo.com
THE CITY
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The people of Bari love to repeat this phrase: "If Paris was on the sea, it would look like a small Bari."Obviously, this is an exaggeration, but it tells us a lotabout the pride (and sense of humour) in this area.This is a city with a deep sense of history and art, withrich cultural roots and a modern business outlook.
An important city under the Greeks, Bari became a Roman municipality, and was later governed by theSaracens, the Venetians, the Normans, the Aragonsand nally the Bourbons before becoming part of Italy.As a link between the Greek and Middle-Easternworlds, Bari experienced its Golden Age during themedieval period. The glories of that age are perfectlysymbolised by the stupendous Cathedral and Church ofSan Nicholas.
The Emperor Augustus Promenade is also worthy of note – it is the main thoroughfare in the city – as is theNazario Sauro Promenade, which provides amagnicent walkway along the sea front, as well assuperb views over the city itself. To the left, is the S.Nicola jetty where every year, on the 8th of May, theceremony of the thaumaturgy statue takes place. Thestatue is taken to sea on a boat where it is worshippedby pilgrims and believers. In this area, you can samplethe marvellous seafood in the working class bay areaknown as the “nderre a la lanze.”
DO & SEE
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Bari has many dierent cultural sites to oer, such as the Cattedrale Di San Sabino, Basilica Di San Nicola andCastel Del Monte. Take a walk in beautiful OrtoBotanico or discover the Grotte Di Castellana, thecaves of Castellana.
La Città Vecchia (the Old City)
The extraordinary Old City largely consists of narrow and winding streets. You will nd all the importantmedieval monuments, such as the Swabian castle andmany churches, including the Cathedral of San Sabinoand the Basilica of San Nicola.
Address: La Città Vecchia
Il Castello Svevo (the Norman Swabian Castle)
This building was begun by Roger II (1139), and destroyed at least twice by the people of Bari, inprotest again the tyranny of the Normans. Frederick IIrebuilt it almost completely between 1233 and 1240.
Address: Piazza Federico II di Svevia, 2
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Phone: +39 080 528 6111
Basilica Di San Nicola
The basilica was constructed between 1087 and 1197, and has always held the remains of San Nicola (who isalso known as Santa Klaus). It is both a Catholic and anOrthodox church, and partly for this reason, it’s a placeof annual pilgrimage for many people from all overthe world.
Address: Corso Cavour, 53Phone: +39 080 5737 111Internet: www.basilicasannicola.org
Cattedrale Di San Sabino
This building was originally built in Byzantine style in 1062, and rebuilt in Romanesque form in 1170 after thedestruction at the hands of William the Evil in 1156.
Address: Piazza OdegitriaPhone: +39 080 521 0605
Castel Del Monte
70 km far from the centre of Bari, this unique medievalmanor house stands on top of a hill in the ApulianMurgia, 540 metres above sea level and 18 km fromAndria. It was probably built as a hunting residence byFrederick II between 1229 and 1249 and is a nationalmonument.
Address: AndriaPhone: +39 088 356 9997Internet: www.casteldelmonte.beniculturali.it
Grotte Di Castellana (caves of Castellana)
This series of grottoes (40 km southeast of Bari) are thebiggest in Italy. They are 3 km long and 71 metersdeep, and include long underground passages and deepcaves covered with hundreds of stalactites andstalagmites formed over thousands of years by watererosion of the calcareous rock.
Address: Piazzale AnelliPhone: +39 080 499 8211Internet: www.grottedicastellana.it
Alberobello
60 km far from the centre of Bari, this is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque towns in the world, as itconsists entirely of tiny trulli houses.
Address: 10, Piazza SacramentoPhone: +39 080 432 6030Internet: www.alberobellonline.itMore Info: Tourist oce: Trullo Sovrano
EATING
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Pugliese cuisine is usually associated with orecchiette (little-ear shaped) pasta accompanied by cime di rapa(turnip-tops), but there is much more to this regionthan that one dish. The fresh vegetables found here areoften prepared with oil and garlic and otherspecialities include sh, homemade pasta andvegetable and cereal-based soups. Most dishes areserved with very good bread or taralli (similar tobreadsticks). The burrata (mozzarella cheese with acream centre) should not be missed. Pugliese cuisinewith its delicate avours is generally considered to beamongst the best in Italy.
Ristorante Ai Due Ghiottoni
You can try a variety of vegetables and sh cooked according to the best pugliese cuisine. Recommendedchoices: the “risotto ai due ghiottoni’ with spinach,cream, ham and parmesan cheese and oven-cookedsalted bass sh. Good selection of local, national andinternational wines.
Address: Via Putignani, 11Phone: +39 080 523 2240Internet: www.ai2ghiottoni.itMore Info: [email protected]
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Ristorante Perbacco
Ristorante Perbacco is an elegant place where you can eat typical as well as more creative dishes. Goodselection of wine and excellent service.
Address: Via Abbrescia, 99Phone: +39 080 558 8563Internet: www.ristoranteperbaccobari.comMore Info: [email protected]
Al Sorso Preferito
This place is to be found in an old building in the city centre. Here you’ll nd typical pugliese cuisine such as“orecchiette alle fave” (typical homemade pasta withbroad beans) or with cicoria (chicory) or cime di rapeand cavatelli (another kind of pugliese homemadepasta) with seafood sauce.
Address: Via Vito Nicola De Nicolò, 46Phone: +39 080 523 5747Internet: www.sorso-preferito.com
Pizzeria Enzo E Ciro
This is the most celebrated pizzeria in Bari. The furniture is a bit shabby, but the pizza is great andother typical dishes are of the same high standard.Don’t forget to book, it’s always packed.
Address: Via Imbriani Matteo Renato, 79Phone: +39 080 554 1535
Pizzeria La Veronique
This pizzeria has moved from the city centre to the suburbs. This is a good choice because of theavailability of parking and the new place is huge - witha number of tables outside. Good hors d’oeuvre (Bareseham, olives and bruschetta) and delicious pizzas. Verygood service.
Address: Via S. F. Hahnnemann, 4Phone: +39 080 5461 822Internet: www.leveronique.it
CAFES
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Here you will nd many cosy, family owned cafés. Enjoy warm croissants for breakfast or a good cup ofcoee after a day of shopping.
Il Caffé Borghese
This is one of the oldest cafés in Bari, close to the Castello svevo and highly recommended as a place tosit with a cappuccino and brioche or an aperitivo andsoak up the atmosphere of the city.
Address: Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 122Phone: +39 080 524 2156
Spizzico Café
This is a pleasant and frindly café oering warm croissants, energizing coee and a nice place to sitdown for a chat and a rest. Also an american bar, adelhi and a patisserie.
Address: Via Giovanni Modugno, 10Phone: +39 080 504 5183
Terra di Mezzo
Terra di Mezzo means Middle-Earth, and as implied by the name, is an inn rather than a café. Thefantasy-themed decoration such as stained glass,stone, wood and a winged dragon makes you feel likeyou stepped into Lord of the Rings.
Address: Via Vito Nicola Di Tullio, 14Phone: +39 080 207 6235
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Osteria delle Travi
This is a family-run, local inn in the old town of Bari with wooden benches, antique litographs and rusticfurniture. The wholesome Bari cuisine is tasty andserved in generous portions.
Address: Largo Ignazio Chiurlia, 12Phone: +39 339 157 8848
Matisse Cafe Concert
Matisse Cafe Concert is a cosy café with a lovely view over Piazza del Ferrarese. Come here for great coee,cocktails and even breakfast.
Address: Piazza del Ferrarese, 10Phone: +39 080 524 9962Internet: www.matissebari.itMore Info: [email protected]
BARS & NIGHTLIFE
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Apéritivo venues tend to open late, at around 8 pm-9 pm, because in Bari people usually eat dinner ataround 9.30 pm-10 pm, and if you arrive earlier youwill probably nd a lot of empty seats. Peoplegenerally eat outside because it’s almost never cold.Bari’s people like to chill-out and chat in Piazza delFerrarese or along the old walls. They also like to visitto the small villages by the sea, such as Trani,Poliniano a Mare, Molfetta and Bisceglie, for a walk anda drink. In Bari, there are a few dance clubs but fordiscos it’s worth a trip out to the famous Divinae folliein Bisceglie, 40 km from Bari.
Caffé Mozart
This is another important apéritivo venue, but is also
an after-dinner drinking bar. Here you will nd hotfood as well and cakes.
Address: Via Melo Da Bari 139Phone: +39 080 524 5015
Divinae Follie
This is a huge disco, which can hold at least 3,000 people on one of the Europe’s biggest dance oors.Music: happy house, r&b, revival.
Address: Viale Ponte Lama, 3Phone: +39 080 398 6050Internet: www.divinaefollie.comMore Info: [email protected]
Club Cafe Del Mar
At Café del Mar you can enjoy a lovely view over the ocean and great food. If you feel like dancing afterdinner, stay and discover the music team for theevening. Wednesday´s it is Tango night!
Address: 60:e Avenue Kejsare TrajanPhone: +38 080 552 5673Internet: www.cafedelmarbari.itMore Info: [email protected]
Gourgeous
Except good food, you will nd dierent shows and cabarets here! Gorgeous oers a great environmentand a lovely place to go to enjoy a quiet but niceevening.
Address: Via Della Costituente, 82Phone: + 39 080 542 3399Internet: www.gorgeousbari.comMore Info: [email protected]
Maze Ristorante Lounge
Maze is located in the Botanical garden and is the perfect place to go to for good music in an orientalenvironment. They have both food and cocktail menu.
Address: Orto Botanico di BariPhone: +39 080 548 2022Internet: www.mazebari.itMore Info: [email protected]
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SHOPPING
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If you want to nd Italian fashion clothing, bags, shoes and accessories you should visit via Sparano, which isthe most important shopping street in Bari. Here, youcan nd all the famous labels such as Paciotti,Coccinelle, Furla and Rossetti, as well as the majorchains including Sisley (which is one of the biggestchain stores in the South of Italy) and Zara.
Other fashion shops with cheaper brands can be found in Corso Cavour and via Manzoni. The market in viaTommaso Fiore (which is open on Monday morning) isa great place for second-hand clothes, shoes, textilesand craft items. And if you want to bring home typicalpugliese food and fresh vegetables it’s worth visitingthe markets in Corso Mazzini and in via Nicolai (theyare open every day). In the old city centre you’ll ndmany shops with pottery and straw baskets.
SLEEPING
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Whether you are planning a vacation, a special weekend or a business meeting, rest assured, you willnd a place that appeals to you. Bari oers a widerange of accommodation to suit all needs, a diversecollection of modern hotels and guest houses.
Hotel Mercure Villa Romanazzi
This central hotel has a modern feel, but it’s surrounded by a huge, centuries-old park rich inowers and exotic plants. It is also home to the 19th-century statue, “Villa Rachele,” once owned by theRomanazzi Carducci brothers, the ex-feudal overlordsof Putignano.
Address: Via Giuseppe Capruzzi, 326Phone: +39 080 557 52 65Internet: www.villaromanazzi.comMore Info: [email protected]
Palace Hotel Bari
This is one of the most elegant central hotels in the city. It has special rooms for people with children orpets and for those keen on classical music and opera(with CD players, CDs and books about music) andboasts an exclusive restaurant.
Address: Via Francesco Lombardi, 13Phone: +39 080 521 6551Internet: www.palacehotelbari.itMore Info: [email protected]
Hotel 7 Mari
This hotel is located near to the Fiera del Levante, the international business centre of Bari, but it’s not only
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for business people with its private and quiet beachand tness centre.
Address: Via Verdi, 60Phone: +39 080 534 1500Internet: www.hotel7mari.it
Hotel Boston
This hotel oers many comfortable bedrooms all with a bath or shower, air conditioning, TV and Minibar.Close to the city center and exclusive shopping area.
Address: Via Piccinni, 155Phone: +39 080 521 6633Internet: www.bostonbari.it
Hotel Orchidea
This is a small cosy hotel with 27 rooms. It is located near the railway station and not far from the busstation in to the city centre.
Address: Via Giulio Petroni, 11Phone: +39 080 542 1937Internet: www.hotelorchideabari.itMore Info: [email protected]
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
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Airport
Bari’s International Airport is located around 11 km from the city centre. The local city bus (Amtab bus 16)gets you into the city from 5 am to 11 pm, every 60minutes or you can catch the Tempesta bus companyshuttle to the rail station.
Phone: +39 080 5800 200Internet: www.seap-puglia.it
Public Transport
The company which operates Bari’s local transport system is Amtab. One ticket is valid for 75 minutes, butyou can get a one-day travel card.
Phone: +39 080 539 3111Internet: www.amtabservizio.it
Taxi
Bari’s main taxi companies are:
Radio Taxi+39 080 554 3333
Apulia Taxi+39 080 534 6666
Internet: www.baritaxi.com
Pharmacy
Bari’s chemists are usually open from Monday to
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Friday from 8.30 am to 1 pm and from 4.30 pm to 8 pm.They have dierent opening hours during nights andweekends.
Telephone
Country code: +39Area code: 0805
Electricity
220/240V
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