Acquapark

Acquapark is a fun waterpark for the whole family featuring three pools: one for younger children, one with a wave generator, and a large pool with different types of pool slides. Around the pools, there are relaxing areas with chairs where you can stay in the shadow if it gets too warm. With all the swimming activities you might feel hungry or thirsty soon, but don't worry as there's a restaurant and café onsite.

• Web:

  www.acquapark.net

• E-mail:

  acquaparkbari@libero.it

• Address:

  AcquaPark Bari, Via Caldarola, 6, Bari

• Phone:

  +39 080 546 1291

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9:30am–6:30pm

Alberobello

Alberobello is located 60 kilometres away from the centre of Bari and it's undoubtedly one of the most picturesque towns in the world, as it consists entirely of tiny Trulli houses — traditional dry stone huts with a corbelled roof. You'll definitely fall in love with this peculiar, magical spot, so make sure to pay it a visit.

• Address:

  Alberobello, Italy

Altamura Cathedral — Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption

The Altamura Cathedral, dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, was founded by Emperor Frederick II of Swabia in 1232. This is an important symbol of the town's history and one of the four Palatine cathedrals of Puglia (the others are San Nicola in Bari, Barletta Cathedral, and Acquaviva Cathedral). The Cathedral has gone through major changes and is today an interesting tourist attraction.

• Address:

  Duomo di Altamura, Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, Corso Federico II di Svevia, Altamura

• Phone:

  +39 080 311 7032

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8am–noon / 4pm–8pm

Archaeological Museum of Egnazia

The Archaeological Museum of Egnazia, situated beyond the walls of ancient Gnathia within the Messapian necropolis, offers a captivating journey through thirty centuries of history. From its significant Bronze Age settlement to its role as a Messapian and Roman city and later an episcopal seat in late antiquity, the museum's exceptional collection of exhibits vividly retraces the remarkable heritage of this ancient site.

• Web:

  museipuglia.cultura.gov.it

• Address:

  Museo Archeologico Di Egnazia, Via degli Scavi, 87, Savelletri

• Phone:

  +39 080 482 9056

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8:30am–7:30pm

Bari Cathedral

Named in honour of Bishop San Sabino, Cattedrale Di San Sabino is the main church in Bari. It was originally built in Byzantine style in the 11th century but was destroyed in 1156, and thereafter it was rebuilt in Romanesque form in 1170. The cathedral is currently one of the most important attractions in town: definitely a must-see!

• Address:

  Piazza dell'Odegitria, Bari

• Phone:

  +39 085 521 0605

• Opening hours:

  Daily 7:30am–noon / 4:30pm–8:30pm

Basilica of Saint Nicholas

This stunning, white-limestone church was constructed between 1087 and 1197 and has always held the remains of San Nicola (who is also known as Santa Klaus). It is both a Catholic and an Orthodox church and, partly for this reason, it is a place of annual pilgrimage for many people from all over the world.

• Web:

  www.basilicasannicola.it

• E-mail:

  info@basilicasannicola.it

• Address:

  Basilica di San Nicola, Largo Abate Elia, 13, Bari

• Phone:

  +39 080 573 7111

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 7:15am–8:30pm, Sun 7:15am–10:30pm