Bari district, Apulia, Italy

Places to visit near Bari

Bari is a city in Bari district, Apulia, Italy, home to about 277,387 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit — 42 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 13 museums and 8 caves. The must-see places are Faro Punta San Cataldo (4 km), Azetium (20 km) and Castello Angioino (25 km).

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Bari, Apulia
Bari, Bari district, Apulia, Italy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bari at a glance

Location
Bari district, Apulia, Italy
Population
about 277,387
Coordinates
41.1207° N, 16.8698° E
Places within 50 km
115 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Bari

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bari: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Bari

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bari. The closest is Monumento Ad Umberto I (1 km); the best-known is Azetium (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Bari

47 churches within 100 km of Bari. The closest is Chiesa di Santa Croce (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Bari

20 museums within 100 km of Bari. The closest is Museo Civico di Bari (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Bari

9 caves within 100 km of Bari. The closest is Inghiottitoio e Ipogeo Ognissanti Id Cuti (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bari

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bari. The closest is Orto Botanico dell'Università di Bari (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bari

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bari. The closest is Fontana Piazza Aldo Moro (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Bari

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bari
  2. 1 km Chiesa di Santa Croce · church, Bari
  3. 1 km Fontana Piazza Aldo Moro · lake, Bari
  4. 20 km Azetium · heritage site, Bari
  5. 20 km Palazzo Stoppelli · heritage site, Bari
  6. 1 km Monumento Ad Umberto I · heritage site, Bari
  7. 0 km Back to Bari

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How to reach Bari

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    Within 15 km of Bari

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bari by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4269Monumento Ad Umberto I (1 km)
    Churches3347Chiesa di Santa Croce (1 km)
    Museums1320Museo Civico di Bari (1 km)
    Other attractions1111Palazzo Mincuzzi (1 km)
    Caves89Inghiottitoio e Ipogeo Ognissanti Id Cuti (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens46Orto Botanico dell'Università di Bari (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Fontana Piazza Aldo Moro (1 km)
    Beaches & coast23Bread and Tomato Beach (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints03Belvedere di Murgia Timone (69 km)
    Parks01Giardini Peripato (98 km)

    Bari: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bari?

    Faro Punta San Cataldo (attraction, about 4 km), Azetium (heritage site, about 20 km), Monumento Ad Umberto I (heritage site, about 1 km), Fontana Piazza Aldo Moro (lake, about 1 km), Palazzo Mincuzzi (attraction, about 1 km), Chiesa di Santa Croce (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bari?

    115 places on Spotwander: 42 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 13 museums, 11 other attractions, 8 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bari?

    Monumento Ad Umberto I, about 1 km by road; Palazzo Stoppelli (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bari?

    Chiesa di Santa Croce, about 1 km by road; Santuario Sant'Antonio (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Bari?

    Museo Civico di Bari, about 1 km by road; Museo Diocesano (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bari?

    Start in Bari, visit Chiesa di Santa Croce, then Fontana Piazza Aldo Moro, then Azetium, then Palazzo Stoppelli, then Monumento Ad Umberto I, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bari?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Bari

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bari’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bari on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.