Do you want to visit Bari during Autumn but fear that bad weather will ruin your trip?
With its mild and temperate climate, Bari is the perfect destination for those who love to travel in the low season.
But if your stay happens on a rainy day, don’t despair!
We at Free Walking Tour Bari will share with you some of the best indoors activity in Bari for when it rains to discover our city like a local while staying dry!
Basilica of San Nicola
If the rain surprises you while walking through the alleys of Bari Vecchia, the best place to take shelter is the Basilica of San Nicola!
The Basilica of San Nicola of Bari is well-known for its Romanesque-style architecture and interior furnishings.
Here you can immerse yourself in the ancient history of Bari, be impressed by bas-reliefs and sculptures, and listen to the gripping story of how four sailors from Bari stole the bones of Saint Nicholas!
That is why visiting the Basilica of San Nicola is at the top of our list of indoors activity in Bari for when it rains!
READ MORE: What to see in Bari Old Town
Norman – Swabian Castle
What’s better than a rainy day to visit a Castle?
Among the things to do in Bari when it rains, you cannot miss a visit to the Norman Swabian Castle, one of the most important castles in Southern Italy.
Built-in the 12th century by the Norman king Roger II, during the Middle Ages, the Castle of Bari became one of the residences of Emperor Frederick II of Swabia.
During the 16th century, the Castle hosted the Queen of Spain Isabella of Aragon, and her daughter Bona Sforza.
The Norman Swabian Castle is now an evocative museum full of magic, the ideal place to spend a rainy afternoon if you want to discover how the people who governed Bari over the centuries lived!
Bari State Archives
If you are fascinated by archives and are interested in learning more about the history of Bari, you will like sheltering from the rain in our State Archives.
All you need to do is be 18 and have an identity card to access the documents and testimonies stored in the State Archives of Bari.
Here you will find lots of information on the history of Southern Italy and invaluable documents on the Norman king Roger II, along with exhibitions dedicated to Bari during the Roman age.
Taste Bari’s local food
Still thinking about what to do in Bari when it rains? Think about it while enjoying the traditional flavors of Bari cuisine!
If the rain surprises you during your trip to Bari, there is nothing better than waiting for the nice weather while sipping a glass of wine and tasting a good plate of orecchiette con le cime di rape!
In Bari Vecchia, you will find many small restaurants dedicated to the typical cuisine of Bari. Try them by booking our Cin Cin Bari and Bite Bari Food and Wine Tours!
Do you want to find out the best recipes from Bari cuisine? Take a look at our article dedicated to the culinary tradition of Bari!
READ MORE: What to eat in Bari
If the weather isn’t on your side when you arrive in Bari, don’t worry! Thanks to our advice you can enjoy the city even on rainy days.
And when the good weather returns, we will let you discover Bari with our Free Tours!