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Bari
Overview
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Bari enjoys considerable industrial development. The industry was born of necessity to preserve both agricultural produce (eg. cherries, tomatoes, artichokes, grapes and table-wine) and the fish industry (including sea food - the city’s pride and joy and the basis of many local dishes).
Bari is home to many factories and there are now many other industries that keep the city healthy, financially. The growth of the industries was one of the primary factors behing the building of the airport (Palese) was built. The airport is situated behind the aforementioned area.
CITY
OVERVIEW
Bari has changed a lot since the beginning of the 19th century due
to urban development and at the end of the century there were a
great deal of new buildings including the railway station (built
in 1875).
The city is well served by buses that reach the whole city as well as the surrounding districts. Piazza Aldo Moro, close to Central Station is the terminus for most of the buses. The city also has an efficient rail service linking the North with Southern Italy; there is also an excellent motorway system. Thanks to the Napoli – Bari and Bologna – Bari routes, tourism has flourished Bari and continues to do so.
The ancient district is worth visiting with the impressive Romanesque - Pugliese structures and many churches such as S. Giacomo. The Lungomare (promenade) is a popular place for walks and traditional festivals. The Fiera del Levante, one of the largest trade fairs in Italy, which takes in place in September also stands close to the sea.
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Corso Vittorio Emanuele winds alongside the promenade, separating the ancient district from the center. Perpendicular to the Corso is Via Sparano, famous for its luxurious shops. The medieval Muraglia (wall) stands on the promenade, and at one point, the sea once reached right underneath the wall. This ancient structure looks towards the old port and the new port. The ports are not only used on a commercial scale but they represent one of Italy’s principal petrol ports.
Another main road that divides the city is Via Capruzzi, it winds through the most modern part of the city where most of the major businesses have offices. This is also the area of many other large shops and local markets.
