Bari, Italy cruise port guide

Bari is the capital of Apulia on the Adriatic Sea and Italy's second-largest southern city, serving as a major commercial port and ferry gateway to Greece and the Balkans. The revitalized Old Town features medieval architecture, numerous churches, and a vibrant nightlife scene.

Top sights

Basilica of Saint Nicholas, Cathedral of San Sabino, Swabian Castle, Old Town (Bari Vecchia), Chiesa di Sant'Anna, waterfront promenade

Things to do

Basilica of Saint Nicholas: Romanesque church with gold ceiling and crypt containing the cathedra of Bishop Elias, a prototype of Apulian Romanesque architecture.
Cathedral of San Sabino: Roman church older than St. Nicholas, later refurbished in baroque style, located at Piazza dell'Odegitria.
Swabian Castle: Symbolic fortress built in the 12th century and rebuilt in the 13th century by Frederick II.
Chiesa di Sant'Anna: Built as a synagogue in 1246-1247 and later converted to a Christian church, now a museum documenting Bari's Jewish heritage.

Beaches

Torre Quetta: Popular summer destination on the seafront accessible by train from Bari station in the direction of Fasano.

Where to eat

Osteria Vini e Cucina: Informal traditional restaurant in the old town offering a simple four-course menu for about €15.
Venezia 40: Budget eatery in the Old Town specializing in tasty panzerotti.

Bars and nightlife

Black Lounge bar: Bar located at Corso Vittorio Emanuele II at the exit from Giardino Garibaldi, open daily 09:00-20:00.

Forecast for Bari

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Weather in Bari by month

Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.

Month	Average high	Average low	Rainfall	Wet days
January	55°F	44°F	2.6 in	10
February	58°F	45°F	1.8 in	8
March	60°F	47°F	2.9 in	10
April	66°F	51°F	1.7 in	9
May	73°F	59°F	2.1 in	8
June	83°F	67°F	1.7 in	6
July	88°F	72°F	0.7 in	3
August	88°F	72°F	1.3 in	7
September	81°F	66°F	1.9 in	6
October	73°F	59°F	2.2 in	7
November	65°F	53°F	3.1 in	10
December	58°F	47°F	2.1 in	8

Getting around

Use public buses (€1 per ticket) or walk through the Old Town; taxis and car rentals are available, though parking is paid Monday-Saturday in blue zones.

What to eat

Local specialties include orecchiette pasta with cime di rapa, panzerotti (fried pastries), focaccia alla barese, and pasta al forno; budget options cluster in the Old Town and around Teatro Petruzzelli.