{"id":5251,"date":"2013-09-05T19:48:54","date_gmt":"2013-09-05T17:48:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/walks.friday.ie\/?p=5251"},"modified":"2023-07-05T16:39:47","modified_gmt":"2023-07-05T15:39:47","slug":"bari-puglia-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/bari-puglia-italy","title":{"rendered":"Visiting Bari, the Capital of Puglia, Italy: Castles, Churches, & Pizzica Dancing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bari, Italy is the capital of Puglia, the region in the heel of the Italian “boot.” It’s also a major transport hub not only for Puglia, but for ferries and cruise ships leaving the port for other destinations in the Mediterranean.<\/p>\n

But Bari’s much more than a capital and transportation hub! It’s also an off-the-beaten-path destination boasting spectacular gems, from top-notch cuisine to historic castles. From castles to the dance pizzica<\/em>, here are seven things not to miss in Bari.<\/p>\n

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The Castello Svevo in Bari, just one of many castles in Puglia<\/p><\/div>\n

And getting to Bari is easier than you might think. You can fly into Bari’s international airport, but if you’re already in Italy, you might want to take the high-speed train. From Rome, you can get to Bari Centrale in about four hours; since the train station in Bari is only a short walk to the historic center, it’s an especially convenient way to go. Don’t miss out on our post on how to travel Italy by train.<\/a><\/p>\n

Headed to Bari? Here are seven things you\u00a0won’t\u00a0<\/em>want to miss!<\/p>\n

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