Bari is the largest city in the Italian region of Apulia and one of the most important economic and cultural centres of southern Italy. Although Bari itself is not known among travellers for its world-famous sights, it will still captivate you with its atmosphere.
The northern part of Bari is occupied by the pithy Old Town, with several important temples and a castle built on a peninsula between two modern ports, while the southern part of the city is the district built by the warlord Joachim Murat, laid out on a regular rectangular plan with typical 19th-century Italian houses, many restaurants, bars and shops.
Moreover, Bari's location will make it an ideal starting point for excursions to the gems of Puglia. All the main rail and bus lines going to the surrounding area cross here, making the city a great base for exploring other places.
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