Welcome to Bari
Its sprawling modern cruise-ship and ferry port may be daunting, but Bari’s old town (Bari Vecchia) captivates with historic churches and castle, narrow lanes lined with nonne (grandmothers) rolling out fresh orecchiette pasta, and vibrant atmosphere around Piazza Mercantile and along the waterfront. Top things to do in Bari include city sightseeing tours on foot or by bike, rickshaw, or Segway; street food experiences and cooking classes; and day trips to Castel del Monte, the villages of Polignano a Mare and Conversano, and the ancient ruins of Gnatia.
