Basilica di San Nicola
A Romanesque basilica housing the relics of St Nicholas, a pilgrimage site for Catholics and Orthodox alike.
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Bari: airports, things to do and where to stay
Bari is the capital of Apulia, an Adriatic port city with a labyrinthine old town, the Basilica of St Nicholas and lively street life.
Bari airports
From the airport to central Bari
Bari Karol Wojtyła airport is about 10 km from central Bari.
Ferrotramviaria
A train linking the airport with Bari Centrale station. About 20 min to the city centre.
Pugliairbus
Buses linking the airport with central Bari and other towns in Apulia.
Taxi
Official rank outside arrivals. The ride to the centre of Bari takes about 20 min.
Bari
Things to do in Bari
Bari Vecchia
The old town, a maze of whitewashed alleys where locals can still be seen making pasta by hand in the street.
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Castello Normanno-Svevo
A castle of Norman origin rebuilt by Frederick II, beside the old town and the sea.
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Teatro Petruzzelli
The city's great red-fronted theatre, destroyed by fire in 1991 and reopened in 2009.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Bari?
Bari is served by Bari Karol Wojtyła (BRI).
How far is the airport from central Bari?
Bari Karol Wojtyła airport is about 10 km from central Bari.
How do I get from the airport to central Bari?
From Bari Karol Wojtyła airport you can take Ferrotramviaria (train), Pugliairbus (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Bari?
Highlights of Bari include Basilica di San Nicola, Bari Vecchia, Castello Normanno-Svevo, and Teatro Petruzzelli.
Photo credits
- Basilica di San Nicola: Bernard Gagnon, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Bari Vecchia: Palieri.Ivana, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Castello Normanno-Svevo: Martin Falbisoner, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Teatro Petruzzelli: Benjamin Smith, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons