

Another convenient lunch spot is Mastro Ciccio, which offers interesting variations on Puglia's excellent seafood. A menu highlight is the vitello (veal) crusted with almonds and pistachios.

In a leafy former greenhouse, Botanical Bistro's open kitchen serves up modern-Italian spins on fresh tuna and stuffed calamari. Local street food, including robust panzerotti (deep-fried pastries stuffed with cheese and tomato), is best enjoyed amid the bars and cafes of Bari's Largo Albicocca piazza.īuilding on their pride in Puglia's traditional recipes, Bari's inventive chefs have begun to introduce contemporary twists on the region's traditional dishes. But these popular bikes needn’t cost the earth and we put four of the best. Characterful heritage photographs of Bari enliven the restaurant's interior, and there's every chance passing diners will be lured in with a complimentary glass of wine offered by the restaurant's friendly owners. Gravel bikes can open up a whole new world of routes and tracks to explore without slowing you down on the tarmac.

An excellent version is served at Terranima on the edge of the Old Town. Made without the addition of eggs, local pasta is moulded into delicate orecchiette ('little ears'), and served with an inventive array of sauces, often crafted from vegetables including eggplant, tomatoes and mushrooms, and Puglia's zesty and plump olives.Īnother Bari speciality is riso, patate e cozze, a humbly titled but delicious layering of baked rice, potatoes and mussels. Bari's Byzantine legacy is seen in the towers and moats of the 12th-century Castello Svevo, which hosts regular arts and cultural exhibitions.įeast on the flavours of Puglia's cucina poveraįorged through the economic necessity of harnessing strictly seasonal and local ingredients, Puglia's signature cucina povera (literally 'food of the poor'), is proudly served in family-owned restaurants across Bari. Bari Cathedral, the Old Town's other significant church, conceals a crypt built on Roman foundations and an ancient Christian basilica. The church is often filled with the aroma of incense and the sound of reverential prayers from pilgrims. Concealed amid the Old Town's tangle of narrow streets and elegant piazzas is a collage of spiritually inspired architecture that spans more than one thousand years.īuilt in the 12th century to venerate the relics of St Nicholas (who was the inspiration for Santa Claus), Basilica di San Nicola has a beautifully ornate 17th century gilded wooden ceiling. Reinvigorated by investment over recent years, Bari Vecchia's heritage precinct is framed by the sprawling horizon of the Adriatic Sea, and bookended by expansive avenues to the north and south. We strive to provide our customers with the latest and greatest. Wander the narrow streets of Bari's Old Town Our goal is to be 1 in cycling for bikes, parts, accessories, clothing, and repair services. Bari's Old Town, clustered tightly around Basilica di San Nicola © Jacek Sopotnicki / Getty Images
