Food & drink
Strada Arco Basso (orecchiette street)
A lane in the old town where local women make orecchiette pasta at tables outside their homes and sell it by the bag. Mornings are the liveliest time.
Sights
Norman-Swabian Castle (Castello Svevo)
A moated castle rebuilt by Emperor Frederick II, now a museum with exhibitions. Closed on Mondays, and on most Sunday afternoons from October to March.
Closed on Mondays.
From the ship
| Terminal | One way | How |
|---|---|---|
| Bari cruise terminal (old outer pier, Molo San Vito area) | 16 min | walk |
Times are estimates. Allow extra on busy days and for tender queues.
Nearby
Sights
Bari Cathedral (San Sabino)
The city's Romanesque cathedral, simpler than San Nicola outside but with a fine crypt below.
Sights
Basilica of St Nicholas (San Nicola)
A pale Romanesque basilica built to house the relics of St Nicholas, still a major pilgrimage site for Catholic and Orthodox Christians. The crypt holds his tomb.