What to see
The castle and its Finoglio paintings, the cathedral, San Benedetto monastery, the megalithic walls of ancient Norba and the old town lanes.
Visit Bari
The Puglia you did not expect
Thirty kilometres from Bari, on the last hills before the Adriatic: a Norman castle, a Romanesque cathedral, a monastery ruled for centuries by remarkably powerful abbesses — and, just outside town, lakes in a land everyone imagines dry.
What to taste
Bari is the home of orecchiette with turnip tops, focaccia barese and rice, potatoes and mussels. Add local olive oil, Altamura bread and a long coffee break in the main square.
How long you need
Half a day covers the historic core. One full day adds the picture gallery and the karst lakes. Two days let you enjoy the countryside too.
Main stops
Six places to start from
All within a short walk of each other.
Basilica di San Nicola
Il monumento simbolo della città
Open in maps →Bari Vecchia e strada delle orecchiette
Il borgo antico fra i due mari
Open in maps →Cattedrale di San Sabino
Romanico sobrio e il battistero circolare
Open in maps →Castello Normanno-Svevo
La fortezza di Federico II
Open in maps →Quartiere murattiano e via Sparano
Lo shopping nella Bari ottocentesca
Open in maps →Teatro Petruzzelli
Uno dei più grandi teatri d'Italia
Open in maps →A perfect base
Sleep here, explore everywhere
Approximate road distances — please check real travel times before setting off.
Polignano a Mare
circa 35 km
Alberobello
circa 55 km
Castellana Grotte
circa 40 km
Monopoli
circa 45 km
Trani
circa 45 km
Altamura
circa 45 km
Castel del Monte
circa 60 km
Valle d'Itria
circa 60 km
English content
Guides and videos
Bari: 11 cose da vedere nella città sull’Adriatico
Una guida visuale ai luoghi principali di Bari, dal centro storico al lungomare.
Travel tips: Conversano, Puglia, Italy
Video breve in inglese utile per visitatori internazionali e per la sezione Visit Conversano.
Before you come
Practical information
Trains from Bari on the Ferrovie del Sud Est line, about 40 km from Bari airport, free walking distances inside town. Opening hours of monuments change during the year: always check the official channels before your visit.