If you’re going to Bari with your family, you will be surprised when you discover that Bari doesn’t have just beautiful beaches and a spectacular sea. In fact, it also has many attractions for both kids and adults.

In this article, you will find a list of things to do with your kids in Bari, which will make your summer unforgettable.

Bari Vecchia

The historical center of the city is an open-air museum, where kids will be able to learn about history while running among the little streets of the town. They will see how old ladies make the famous orecchiette and smell the perfume of the bread just out of the oven. Moreover, you will come across some squares where kids can eat ice cream while relaxing on a bench.

Seafront Nazario Sauro

The seafront Nazario Sauro is one of the most suggestive promenades of the city. Kids will be able to admire the sea and the colorful houses facing the sea. Thanks to the many benches, you will be able to sit and taste a delicious focaccia altogether.

Norman-Swabian Castle

There is no funnier thing to kids than stories about knights, dragons, and castles. The Norman-Swabian Castle has many to offer, so kids will be able to live a fairytale. They can play at impersonating knights, dragons, princesses, and kings, as well as crocodiles in the moat surrounding the castle. Furthermore, they will enjoy the view from above of the city and feel like a king ruling over a kingdom.

More information here.

The underground city

A visit of the tunnels that are hidden under the city, starting from the Norman-Swabian Castle. You will be accompanied by an expert, who will tell you all about the story of those tunnels. It will be an unforgettable experience, that will make kids feel like Indiana Jones discovering hidden treasures, such as old artifacts and old tombs.

For further information about tickets and opening hours, here.

Parco 2 Giugno

Parco 2 Giugno is the green area of the city, the lung of Bari, a place that is loved by both young and adult people. In fact, kids can play in the open air, running and playing with a ball, while adults can relax sitting under a tree.

The old fish market

A must-see attraction is the old fish market, which is an institution in the city. It’s one of the places where people socialize. You can find salesmen screaming as they are trying to sell their products, old ladies trying to negotiate the price, and kids having fun while running around the stands.

A dip in the sea

The Apulian sea is surely one of the most famous in Italy, which is why you’re playing it safe with a trip to the beach. There are many beaches in Bari and its surrounding area, but we suggest the beach Pane e Pomodoro, which is free and very wide. Moreover, not far from Bari, there is Polignano a Mare, which offers breathtaking beaches, as well as Monopoli.

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4 May, 2021