Bari
If Lecce is the south’s Florence, Bari is its Bologna, a historic but forward-looking town with a high percentage of young people and migrants lending it vigour. More urban than Lecce and Brindisi, with grander boulevards and better nightlife, Bari supports a large university, an opera house and municipal buildings that shout confidence.
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- Attraction in BariBasilica di San Nicola
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Attraction in BariCathedral - Attraction in BariCastello Svevo
- Attraction in BariMuseo Archeologico di Santa Scolastica
- Attraction in BariMuseo del Succorpo della Cattedrale
- Attraction in BariTeatro Margherita
- Attraction in BariColonna della Giustizia
- Attraction in BariMuseo Nicolaiano
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Best Things to Do
The city of Bari is Italy's doorway to the eastern Mediterranean, serving up a rich medley of cultural influences. Here are the top things to do.
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