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
Bari Cathedral (San Sabino)
The city's Romanesque cathedral, simpler than San Nicola outside but with a fine crypt below.
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
SightsClosed Mondays
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.
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.