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Bari (ab. 342.309), capoluogo di provincia e di regione, è il secondo centro per importanza e dimensioni dell’ Italia Meridionale continentale.
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The basilica of S. Nicola of Mira, considered one of the masterpieces of Apulian-Romanesque, stands right in the heart of the historic centre of Bari, in the area once occupied by the "Catapans", the Byzantine governors. The crypt, built in 1087 by t... 
The Swabian castle stands at the edge of the old city, one of the most interesting fortified complexes in Bari and the whole Puglia. The original structure, once lapped by the sea - and then ruined after the devastation of the city in 1156 at the han... 
Built between 1170 and 1178, the cathedral of Bari, dedicated to S. Sabino, is one of the best examples of the Apulian-Romanesque style, despite the heavy restructuring it was subjected to in the seventeenth century. Standing in the heart of the old ... 
The historic centre of Bari extends along a small slightly raised peninsula, along which a small natural cove opens out, suitable for the mooring and sheltering of small boats; this very cove still holds the old port - now used only by fishermen and ... 
The strength of the Bari cuisine lies in its agricultural produce - in particular wheat, tomatoes, olive oil, wine -and fish, that make up the principal local resources. Above all pasta is at the centre of local culinary tradition: prepared by local ... 
The city of Bari, one of the most active cultural centres not only of Puglia but of the whole of Southern Italy, is the home of numerous interesting museums. Above all, the Archaeological Museum, previously the Provincial Museum (at present closed fo...