Air Serbia » Er Srbija | 27 Bari is a lively port city situated on the heel of the boot that is the Italian Peninsula. The capital of the Puglia region, it is a port of embarkation for voyages around the Mediterranean Sea. Drenched in history, Bari is a charming gem of Southern Italy and an ideal destination for those seeking to uncover this region’s fun atmosphere. This beautiful city has some interesting facts that you should know and some locations that you shouldn’t miss… Saintly relics Construction of the Pontifical Basilica San Nicola, or the Church of Saint Nicholas, began in 1087 to house the relics of the saint. The relics were transported from Myra, in what is today Turkey, and can be found in the crypt that’s located under the altar. You can also find the mortal remains of old thieves who were ‘converted to good faith’. Homemade Pasta Bari’s Via dell’Arco Basso is a street that’s known for airing laundry and drying fresh pasta. Here old ladies awaken early to make the city’s renowned ear-shaped pasta, which is dried in mesh screens of wooden trays outside their doorways. These ladies, who sell their pasta by the kilo to locals and tourists alike, are continuing a tradition that dates back centuries. City of Saint Nicholas on the heel of the Italian boot Porto Vecchio You can always see colourful fishing boats bobbing on the calm waters of the Adriatic in the harbour of the ‘Old Port’, but morning is the most interesting time because you can then watch fishermen unloading and selling their fresh catch along the pier. Gelato It would be a sin to leave Bari without trying gelato, which is one of its specialities. You will see shops selling this delicious snack wherever you turn. The availability of flavours depends on the season, but you’ll always be able to find some surprising Italian options. Beach and Lido San Francesco You will find the city’s beach and Lido San Francesco to the east of the centre of the Old Town. One of Bari’s most relaxing spots, here the sea has provided golden sand and clear blue water. Perfect conditions to restore your tranquillity after a crazy night on the town. Here you can also find shops, restaurants and bars, but you’ll simply be happy that you’re in Italy. izgrađena je katedrala Sveti Nikola da bi se u njoj pohranile mošti ovog svetitelja Construction of the Church of Saint Nicholas began in 1087 to house the relics of the saint 1087. Foto: Depositphotos Foto: Depositphotos Foto: Depositphotos / JOAQuincorbalan.comm Ovde se bake bude rano da bi napravile poznatu gradsku pastu u obliku uha, koja se suši u mrežama drvenih poslužavnika / Here old ladies awaken early to make the city’s renowned ear-shaped pasta, which is dried in mesh screens of wooden trays
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