Bari Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

The Basilica of San Nicolas di Bari is one of the most important places of worship in the city and is one of the main examples of Romanesque architecture in Puglia.

This area is a collection of small alleys and streets that intersect each other creating a real labyrinth, but it is precisely here that you can see the real Bari, rich in history, tradition and culture.

The cathedral is an example of Romanesque architecture, with Byzantine and Norman influences. It has a Latin cross plan with three naves, divided by reused columns (i.e. reused from pre-existing buildings).

The Swabian Castle of Bari is a majestic 12th-century fortress, now used as a museum. Built in 1131 on ancient Byzantine structures, it is traditionally associated with the Norman King Roger II.

Technically this street is called Via dell’Arco Basso, but it is now known as the Via delle Orecchiette. famous throughout the world thanks to the women of Bari, the true protagonists of this street. Every day, with skill and precision, they create thousands of orecchiette by hand, sitting at their wooden tables, offering a unique spectacle that encompasses one of the most deep-rooted traditions of Italian cuisine.

Piazza Mercantile is one of the most famous and historically rich squares in the city of Bari. Built in the Middle Ages, it has played a central role in the social, political and economic life of the city since the beginning.

The Fortino di Sant’Antonio Abate is located on the Imperatore Augusto seafront, in front of the old port, and is one of the four bastions that formed the walls of Bari until the 19th century.