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Panoramic view of Bari at sunset

The Norman- Swabian Castle in Bari

The little port with the tipical apulian fishing boats, in Bari

Bari is the capital city of the Metropolitan City of Bari and of the Apulia region, on the Adriatic Sea. Bari is made up of four different urban sections. To the north is the closely built old town on the peninsula between two modern harbours, with the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, the Cathedral of San Sabino (1035–1171) and the Norman- Swabian Castle built for Frederick II, which is now also a major nightlife district. To the south is the Murat quarter, the modern heart of the city, which is laid out on a rectangular grid-plan with a promenade on the sea and the major shopping district.

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Hello! My girlfriend and I are visiting Puglia next week, starting in Bari and then going to Polignano a Mare, Ostuni, and Lecce. We were wondering how reliable public transportation is, and if we would be able to rely on it in October?

Thanks!

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how much does it cost per square meter to restore/reseal a flat concrete clock roof in puglia south area of Italy

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What happens in Italy if one of the family will not sign a progura for inheritance money to be divided

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