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We’re in Bari’s Old Town, the historic district rich in history, folklore, and plenty of places to visit. You’ll also find restaurants, bars, and shops—both specialty food stores and other types of stores.

There are several places nearby that can be reached from the city of Bari: natural, archaeological, and architectural attractions that we highly recommend visiting during your stay at Blu Apulian Suite.

A blend of history, energy, and warmth.

The city of Bari has always been in contact with a wide variety of cultures; it is no coincidence that its architecture bears traces of its commercial and cultural encounters with different civilizations. It would be impossible not to mention the marvelous Basilica of Saint Nicholas (12th century), a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture; and the Cathedral of Saint Sabinus (12th century), a striking example of solstice architecture. The old town also features other monuments, such as the Fort of Saint Anthony the Abbot, built in 1300 for defensive purposes, and the magnificent Norman-Swabian Castle, one of Italy’s most important Romanesque monuments, built by Roger the Norman in 1131, which was then completely destroyed in 1156 and rebuilt at the behest of Frederick II of Swabia in 1223. The Corrado Giaquinto Art Gallery is also a great testament to Apulian art and culture, housing paintings, furnishings, sculptures, and clothing dating from the year 1000 onward. There is also a younger part of the city that is open to contemporary culture: the Sala Murat, located in the famous Piazza del Ferrarese, and the Teatro Margherita, overlooking the sea, regularly host exhibitions and innovative contemporary art events. Finally, for those wishing to discover the city’s rich history, “Underground Bari” is a guided night tour that winds through the old town, starting from the underground passages of the Norman-Swabian Castle.