Bari, located in the Puglia region, is a city on the Adriatic Sea. Known for its picturesque old town, Bari Vecchia, and its elegant waterfront, the city is a major cultural and economic center in southern Italy. Rich in history, it features significant landmarks such as the Basilica of San Nicola and the Swabian Castle. Bari is renowned for its traditional cuisine, the hospitality of its residents, and the vibrant atmosphere that fills its streets and squares. Let’s explore the VCards available so far.
Fiera del Levante
The Fiera del Levante, reaching its 82nd edition in 2018, is one of Italy’s and the Mediterranean’s leading fairs, located in Bari’s Marconi-San Girolamo-Fesca district, with its main entrance on Lungomare Starita, 4. Established in 1929 through the collaboration of the Municipality of Bari, the Provincial Administration, and the Bari Chamber of Commerce, the fair takes place every September, except for the period between 1940 and 1946 due to the war.
The fair hosts about 800 exhibitors and attracts 200,000 visitors during its main event, the “Campionaria di Settembre.” The exhibition center, covering 300,000 square meters, organizes around thirty international events annually. Since 2011, it has featured a new conference structure and plans further expansions.
The fair facilitates connections between exhibitors from central-southern, southeastern Europe, and the Mediterranean, with over 5,000 exhibitors and 2 million visitors annually. The business generated by the fairs is estimated at around 150 million euros.
Swabian Castle
The Swabian Castle is the fortified symbol of Bari and a crucial element in the city’s history. Despite its historical significance, the castle has never been well-loved by the citizens, who viewed it more as a threat than a defense. Instead of being seen as a protective structure, it was perceived as a symbol of oppression and danger by the people of Bari.
Teatro Petruzzelli
Teatro Petruzzelli in Bari, the fourth-largest theater in Italy, is located on Corso Cavour. Inaugurated in 1903, it was built thanks to the proposal by Onofrio and Antonio Petruzzelli and decorated by Raffaele Armenise. The theater hosted major events and international artists such as Herbert von Karajan and Frank Sinatra. On October 27, 1991, a fire devastated the theater, destroying the stage and the dome, causing a significant cultural loss for Bari and Puglia.
Corrado Giaquinto – Galleria d’Arte Metropolitana di Bari
The Galleria d’Arte Metropolitana “Corrado Giaquinto” in Bari, established on July 12, 1928, houses a vast collection of works documenting Puglian art from the 11th to the 20th century. It includes medieval sculptures, Venetian and Puglian paintings, and works from the Neapolitan school and the 19th century. Notable pieces include a collection of Puglian maiolicas and a large Nativity scene donated in 1957. The Grieco collection, donated in 1985, enriches the museum with 50 Italian paintings from the 19th to early 20th centuries, focusing on the Macchiaioli and other Italian artists. Additionally, the gallery features twenty-three paintings from the Banco di Napoli, showcasing a range of Neapolitan and other works, with some recent discoveries and restorations.
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