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Holidays to Bari, Italy
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Short Breaks to Bari
The small city of Bari, located on the heel of the boot of Italy in Western Europe is quickly becoming a favourite holiday hotpot. Boasting a mixture of cultures creating a dynamic city. Bari is a great cheap holiday destination.
The bustling old town is filled with old buildings, restaurants and bars. The seafood on offer is a must have as well as a try of their famous hat shaped pasta with turnip tops – Orecchiette with Cime di rape. Pasta al forno is also a regional favourire, but be careful it varies everywhere you go! One of the best places to eat and drink is along the waterfront. The Basilica of St Nicholas is a well worth a visit. This is the first and the best of the many Norman churches in the region. The huge Swabian castle is also fascinating! There are also numerous galleries in the city, the Museo Jatta di Ruvo is one of the best. The gardens of the museum are also a lovely place to relax. You can also take a short bus ride to the cities nearest beach, get some serious RnR on the sun drenched Adriatic Coast.
The boulevard Corso Vittorio Emanuele separates the old town and the new town. It is home to the famous Piccinni Theatre. This is a great place to take an evening stroll, this city is ideal to be explored on foot, with a simple street grid system, large avenues and lavish piazzas.
With numerous hotels and acconondation within the city there is always somewhere to stay, making Buri a great last minute holiday destination. For a cheap city break or Adriatic coast holiday book with Fleetway Travel. Enjoying year-round warm temperatures and only a 2hour 30 minute flight away there is no excuse!
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