Luxury and charming hotels close to the historical centre of Bari, Apulia

• Mercure Villa Romanazzi Carducci
• Terranobile Metaresort
• Masseria Serra dell'Isola

For the most part Bari is a modern city, nevertheless offering many areas which are still undiscovered and highly interesting. Start your visit in the Basilica of St. Nicholas, whose relics still lie beneath the structure.

The Petruzelli Theatre is the 3rd most important theatre in Italy, home to many ballets and shows. The Russian church was built in the late 19th century to welcome Russian natives visiting the relics of St. Nicholas. The Svevo Castle, built in 1131, hosts a variety of temporary exhibits.

The Provincial Art Gallery holds numerous artworks by world-renowned artists such as Tintoretto and Veronese. Learn to make the traditional seafood lasagne and mouthwatering 'friselle'. Venture into ‘Barivecchia’ and test your Italian skills – you won’t get very far, as even native Italians find the local dialect to be impossible to comprehend.

Nearby: Bitonto, Modugno, Giovinaro