Summer has arrived and this in Bari means only one thing: exploring the city like a true local!
In Bari, summer is not just a season, but a state of mind. You can tell from the festive air that fills the alleys of Bari Vecchia, the coolness you feel walking along the Lungomare, and the enthusiasm of the nightlife in the center.
If you have already planned your holidays and are looking for the top things to do in Bari in Summer, then you are in the right place!
Get ready to take notes, because we’ll show you the best things to do in Bari in Summer to make your trip unforgettable!
Do you have everything ready? Then continue reading!
Pane e Pomodoro beach
Where do we locals go to seek shelter from the summer heat? Simple, to Pane e Pomodoro beach!
Pane e Pomodoro is the favorite place of the people of Bari during the summer. It is a public beach where you can find everything you need for relaxing and having fun.
There is a sea, sand, and rocks, but also vast gardens and a large play area for the little ones.
There is also an area equipped for calisthenics, if you don’t want to give up on fitness even on holiday!
Lifeguards and support staff are always present to ensure the safety of bathers, who spend the whole day here in maximum comfort. Pane e Pomodoro hosts showers, toilets, and even bars!
But what makes Pane e Pomodoro special is that it is a stone’s throw from the Downtown!
For this reason, you cannot miss a visit to this beach among the things to do in Bari in Summer!
The Nicolaian Museum
Is your ideal summer made up of visits to museums? Then Bari is the perfect city for you!
Among the top things to do in Bari in the Summer, you cannot miss visiting our city museums, especially if you love art and history.
One of the most beautiful museums in Bari is located right in Bari Vecchia, a short distance from the famous Basilica of San Nicola: the Museo Nicolaiano.
This museum houses the Treasures of San Nicola, so it is a must-do if you like Middle Ages and Art History.
The Museum is divided into 3 thematic itineraries:
- The Greco-Roman route shows artifacts dating back to the Ancient History of Bari. Here you can admire a Parian marble bust, the most valuable piece of the museum collection.
- Byzantine route, a journey through the history of the Byzantine domination of Bari.
- Norman-Swabian route, perfect for retracing the medieval history of Bari during the reign of Frederick II.
A visit to the Nicolaiano Museum is the perfect way to end your tour through the alleys of Bari Vecchia with a nice dive into the history of the city!
READ MORE: What to see in Bari Old Town
The Molo Sant’Antonio
Do you want to breathe the Summer of Bari like a real local? Do not miss a visit to Molo Sant’Antonio!
Molo Sant’Antonio is a pier where our fish market takes place every day. Here you can buy the freshest fish and seafood directly from the fishermen.
In the past, the Molo Sant’Antonio was one of the mooring points for the boats of merchants and pilgrims coming from the Adriatic. Now it is no longer used as a port, but it is here that fishermen moor their boats immediately after fishing!
Among fishing nets, mooring bollards, and the ever-present lanz, small wooden boats, at the Molo Sant’Antonio, you can also admire the small lighthouse that has been showing fishermen the way home since 1935.
Suggestive and characteristic, walking along the Molo Sant’Antonio means breathing in the true essence of the Bari summer. So you should add it to your list of top things to do in Bari in Summer!
The Cathedral of San Sabino
Did the Basilica of San Nicola excite you? Then you must attend the Cathedral of San Sabino!
The Cathedral of San Sabino is one of the most important examples of Apulian-Romanesque architecture. Built between the 12th and 13th centuries, it stands on the ruins of a previous Byzantine Cathedral.
The interior of the Cathedral is decorated with frescoes, mosaics, and bas-reliefs. But the most beautiful detail is the Romanesque rose window.
If you visit the Cathedral during the Summer Solstice on 21 June, you will notice a phenomenon that is as unusual as it is extraordinary. Around 5.00 pm, the sun’s rays that pass through the 18 segments of the rose window perfectly illuminate the mosaic of rose petals that decorates the central nave.
In short, you must visit the Cathedral of San Sabino when visiting Bari in Summer, especially on the day of the Solstice!
Bari by night
In summer Bari is filled with vitality, colors, and music, especially in the evening!
Bari Vecchia and the Downtown become the heart of the Bari nightlife, which brings together old and new traditions.
Can’t wait to immerse yourself in the lively nightlife of Bari? Then our new Free Tour “The First” by Night is just right for you!
This Free Tour allows you to explore Bari Vecchia and the Center at night, with the formidable guides of Free Walking Tour Bari.
Now that you know what to do in Bari in Summer, book your The First Free Tour by Night from our website and discover an unprecedented Bari with us under the moonlight!
