The Basilica of San Nicola in Bari, constructed between 1087 and 1197, is a stunning example of Apulian Romanesque architecture. As the first of its kind, it served as a model for other sacred buildings in the region. Built to house the relics of Saint Nicholas, which were brought from Myra (in present-day Turkey) to Bari, the basilica boasts an impressive interior that combines Byzantine and Romanesque influences. This blend is particularly evident in the 26 columns of the crypt, where the relics are kept.

In the historic district of San Nicola, also known by locals as "Bari Vecchia," you immerse yourself in a vibrant piece of medieval Italy. Among the narrow streets and historic courtyards of this walled area, you will find significant landmarks such as the Romanesque Basilica San Nicola from the 12th century and the Cathedral of San Sabino.

The Castello Normanno-Svevo in Bari, constructed in 1132 by Roger II, stands as an impressive fortress and a significant symbol of the city. Over the centuries, the castle has been destroyed and rebuilt multiple times, mirroring the turbulent history of the region. Its distinctive cylindrical towers, thick walls, and narrow windows were meticulously designed to withstand attacks.

The Teatro Petruzzelli is the largest theater in Bari and the fourth largest in all of Italy. After its opening in 1903, it quickly became a cultural institution. In the horseshoe-shaped auditorium, with its two tiers of boxes and gold-decorated interior, world stars like Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli, and Luciano Pavarotti have performed. After a devastating fire in 1991, the theater was completely restored and has been shining in new splendor since its reopening in 2009. Today, this historic building, with its 1,480 seats, offers a diverse program of operas, concerts, and cultural events.

The Cathedral of Bari, also known as the Cattedrale di San Sabino, stands as an impressive example of Romanesque architecture. Constructed in the late 12th century on the remains of a Byzantine cathedral, its exterior is a modest facade of white-gray limestone that belies the splendor within. Inside, visitors are greeted by a spacious and light-filled nave, adorned with exquisite medieval frescoes.

The Mincuzzi Palace, or Palazzo Mincuzzi, is a historic building located in the heart of Bari on Via Sparano, a prominent shopping street in the Murat district. This five-story building, constructed between 1926 and 1928, was designed by architect Aldo Forcignanò and engineer Gaetano Palmiotto. It was commissioned by the Mincuzzi family, well-known merchants in Bari, to house their department store.

The Teatro Margherita was built between 1912 and 1914 in the Liberty style. Uniquely situated on stilts directly in the sea, it was the first building in Bari made of reinforced concrete. Today, it serves as a museum for contemporary art. Inside, the splendid dome and the elaborate stucco work are particularly beautiful.

The archeological museum in Bari offers a fascinating insight into the regional history, from the Bronze Age to the medieval period. Housed in a historic monastery, the museum's exhibits houses ceramics, sculptures, and coins from various epochs, including Greek, Byzantine, Arab-Norman, and medieval eras. Visitors can explore exhibits detailing the archaeological heritage of Bari and the wider Apulia region, with multimedia displays enhancing the experience​.

In the Carrassi district of Bari, you discover a fascinating piece of Russian Orthodox culture on Italian soil with the Chiesa di San Nicola. This church, built in the neo-Byzantine style, was commissioned in 1913 by the Imperial Orthodox Palestine Society and completed after World War I.

The Teatro Piccinni in Bari, built in 1854 and named after the composer Niccolò Piccinni, is the city's oldest theater. Its neoclassical facade and richly decorated interiors showcase 19th-century architectural splendor. Following extensive restorations, the theater has been shining again since 2019, offering seating for up to 850 spectators.

The Pinacoteca Metropolitana di Bari, named after Rococo painter Corrado Giaquinto, boasts an impressive collection of artworks spanning from medieval to modern times. Situated in the historic Palazzo della Provincia, the gallery features significant works by Giovanni Bellini, Tintoretto, and Luca Giordano. Highlights include 15th and 16th-century Venetian paintings, exquisite Apulian majolica, and stunning nativity figures.

The Sacrario dei Caduti d'Oltremare in Bari is a military memorial that honors around 75,000 Italian soldiers who died abroad during World War II. Opened in 1967, it features a historical museum, a remembrance park with war relics, and the remains of soldiers, many of whom are unknown. The site is a place of commemoration, with ceremonies held on significant national holidays​

The Palazzo Fizzarotti, built in 1910 by Emanuele Fizzarotti, is one of the most impressive examples of Venetian Gothic architecture in Bari. With its distinctive façade featuring five pointed arches and two richly decorated towers, the palace stands over a 13th-century underground spring.

In the historic center of Bari, you'll find the Teatro Kursaal Santalucia, an impressive theater from the 1920s featuring a semi-circular auditorium and three tiers of side boxes. Opened in 1927 by Orazio Santalucia, this venue was inspired by the concept of Northern European spa houses and has a rich history marked by several name changes and shifts in use, until it was reopened in 2021 after a ten-year closure.

In the central Umbertino district of Bari stands the impressive Palazzo dell'Acquedotto Pugliese, which was built between 1927 and 1932 as the administrative headquarters of the regional waterworks. Designed by Cesare Vittorio Brunetti, the building captivates with its Apulian Neo-Romanesque style and distinctive Trani stone façade.

The Faro di Bari, built in 1869, is one of the tallest lighthouses in Italy with its 380 steps, ranking 22nd in the world. You can find the tuff stone tower in the northern part of the city, right on the Lungomare Starita between the harbor and the Fiera del Levante.

The Chiesa di San Ferdinando has been a prominent feature of the central Via Sparano da Bari since 1849, cleverly integrated into a multifunctional complex with residential and commercial spaces. This neoclassical building, with its striking façade of three Ionic columns, was commissioned by Archbishop Michele Basilio Clary to replace a small chapel and was inaugurated in the presence of King Ferdinand II.

On the coast of Bari, you will find today, where once an illegal building complex stood, an inviting city park with sports facilities and green spaces. The history of the place is remarkable: built in 1995 and named after Armando Perotti, the complex was spectacularly demolished in 2006 after years of legal disputes.

In the botanical garden of the University of Bari, you will find a diverse plant world spread over 11,500 m², which has been continuously growing since 1955. In addition to a greenhouse and a rock garden, the facility also hosts rare regional species from Apulia, such as the Gargano bellflower.

In the winding old town of Bari, you will discover the Chiesa di San Marco dei Veneziani, a Romanesque church from the early 11th century that commemorates the liberation of the city from the Saracens by the Venetian Doge Pietro Orseolo II.

In the Parco naturale regionale Lama Balice near Bari, you will discover a fascinating 504-hectare protected area that stretches along the valley of the 37-kilometer-long Balice River. Here, amidst Mediterranean scrub with ancient oak groves and cultivated land, you will find not only an important stopover for migratory birds but also prehistoric treasures like the Grotte di Chianchiarello, which contains traces from the Paleolithic era, and even dinosaur footprints in an old quarry. The restored Villa Framarino, a historic country house, now serves as a documentation center for conservation and offers exciting insights into the park's history, which began in 1980 with its official establishment as a protected area.

In the old town of Bari, you can expect a unique blend of historical architecture and contemporary art: The Baroque church Ex chiesa di Santa Teresa dei Maschi, built in the late 17th century, now houses a fascinating museum of natural pigments as well as the Bibart Biennale for contemporary art.

In the old town of Bari, you will discover the Chiesa di Santa Chiara, which has a rich history from the 12th century to the present day. Originally built as the seat of the Teutonic Order and home to the "Madonna degli Alemanni," the church was renamed and handed over to the Poor Clares by Pope Innocenzo VIII in 1492.

At the Biblioteca nazionale Sagarriga Visconti-Volpi, you will find one of the most significant libraries in Southern Italy, boasting an impressive collection of around 500,000 works. Founded in 1875, the library originated from a donation by Senator Girolamo Sagarriga Visconti-Volpi and houses true treasures, including 55 incunabula and 50,000 historical prints from the 17th to early 19th centuries.

In the middle of Piazza Mercantile in Bari stands the Colonna Infame, a white marble column from the 16th century, erected during the rule of the Spanish viceroy Pietro di Toledo. At its base rests a remarkable lion from Roman times (1st century BC to 1st century AD), adorned with the Latin inscription "Custos Iusticie" (Guardian of Justice).

The Chiesa di Sant'Anna in Bari dates back to 1246-1247 when it was built as a synagogue known as "Scola Grande." Located on Strada Palazzo di Città, the church was later converted into a Christian church and entrusted to the Confraternity of St. Anna​.

In the heart of Bari Vecchia, you will find the Palazzo Simi, an impressive noble palace from the 16th century, built on the foundations of a Byzantine church. This magnificent city palace, which remained in the possession of the noble family Simi de Burgis until the early 20th century, captivates with its white stone staircase and a courtyard adorned with ornamental plants.

Piazza Garibaldi connects the neighborhoods of Murat and Libertà in the heart of Bari and was the first planned square of the new Murattiano district. In the center, there is a well-maintained garden dedicated to the Italian freedom fighter Giuseppe Garibaldi, just like the square itself.

The "Church of San Giorgio dei Martiri" is a medieval church located on the street of the same name in the industrial area of Bari. In ancient times, it stood at the center of a road junction that led to Bitetto and the hamlet of Lucignano, where today the Masseria Madia Diana is situated. The road also ran alongside Lama Lamasinata.

In the historic center of Bari, just behind the archway to the Basilica di San Nicola, you will discover the Museo nicolaiano, which opened in 2010. Here, you can immerse yourself in the history of the famous basilica and the veneration of Saint Nicholas across three levels, with each floor dedicated to a different aspect.

The "Church of the Most Precious Blood in San Rocco" in Bari is a parish church, administratively the seat of the homonymous parish of the Archdiocese of Bari-Bitonto.

The "Gypsum Museum of the Norman-Swabian Castle of Bari" is a museum that collects plaster casts, reproductions of the most famous monuments of Apulia from the period between the Middle Ages and the early 20th century. The museum is housed in the Norman-Swabian Castle of Bari.

The "Church of the Annunciation" is a rural church in Bari. Located on the border between the territories of the Palese - Macchie and Santo Spirito neighborhoods, until 1928 it was situated on the border between Bitonto and Modugno, when Santo Spirito and Palese were transferred, by the will of the fascist leader and mayor of Bari Araldo di Crollalanza, from the jurisdictions of the two aforementioned municipalities to that of the capital.

In the medieval tower of Bari Vecchia, you will discover the city museum founded in 1919, which impressively documents the history of Bari. The extensive collection, which traces its origins back to an exhibition in 1913, includes military artifacts from the African campaigns and World War I, as well as a remarkable library with over 13,000 volumes. Particularly interesting are the historical photographs of the city, caricatures of Frate Menotti, and military exhibits from the Bourbon era to modern times. Since its reopening in 2015, the museum has presented itself with a modern exhibition concept and houses, among other things, the first book printed in Bari in 1535.

The "Great Sundial of Bari" is a solar clock located in the park of Largo 2 Giugno in Bari, created by the Municipality of Bari in 1987 and restored in 2011 after suffering acts of vandalism.