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THE
OLD TOWN (NORTH)
The old town is probably the most fascinating area of Bari, as it
gathers most of its history, ancient arts and culture. Here, the
properties on offer are newly with a seaside view. The area is only
a little walk away from the centre of Bari and Lungomare (the embankment
along the seaside).
Besides its cathedrals, little churches, castles, fish markets, and little white streets, the Old Town also offers a beautiful seaside scenery and a few “city gardens”, little green areas along the ancient walls and the Lungomare.
In recent years, the Old Town, or Bari Vecchia, has also become the core of the city’s social life, with a wide range of restaurants, art galleries, entertainment, pubs, and a few prestigious shops, mainly selling art-crafts products and exotic furniture. Being an attractive area, properties to rent in these areas are hard to find as most prefer to buy.
THE
NEW TOWN (CENTRAL)
The new part of town is also referred to as “Bari Murattiana”
as its construction started in 1813 under the government of Gioacchino
Murat, Napoleon’s brother-in-law and King of the Two Sicilies
Reign.
Today, it represents the commercial area of Bari, with beautiful
properties and the expensive apartments.
The main street, Via Sparano, runs through central town with 800
m of elegant boutiques, shoe shops, selected food groceries and
all sorts of luxury goods. This area is where the most sought-after
properties in Bari are located, although parking and traffic represent
a daily issue. Only a few buildings have parking spaces but there
are plenty of multi-storey car parks available.
This area also hosts the oldest theatres and cinemas of Bari, as well as government and financial offices. The main “Piazzas”, such as Piazza Garibaldi and Piazza Umberto, offer nice little green oases and playgrounds for children.
THE
INDUSTRIAL AREA (WEST)
West of the old and central Bari, the industrial area includes various
sub-areas of both industrial and residential nature.
The “Zona Industriale” gathers the main factories and industrial establishments of Bari, together with the biggest shopping outlets. Housing available ranges from apartments to spacious villas with private gardens and parking. Houses in these areas are sought-after, overlooking the sea and far more spacious than those available in central town.
The little Pineta Comunale di S. Francesco is a little park near S. Girolamo, not far from the Fiera del Levante (where international exhibitions are held periodically) and the old Stadio della Vittoria, now hosting concerts and plays.
