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Where is Bari, Italy


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Bari is located in southern Italy on the Adriatic Sea, in the Apulia region. It is a major coastal city with a busy port and flat surroundings. Bari is near cities like Barletta, Trani, Monopoli, and Brindisi. The city covers about 117 square kilometers and has a population of around 320,000 people. Its coordinates are about 41.12°N latitude and 16.87°E longitude. Bari is famous for its old town Bari Vecchia, Basilica of Saint Nicholas, seaside promenade, and local food.

Bari Location Map, Italy



Bari City Facts, Italy

CountryItaly
RegionApulia (Puglia)
ProvinceMetropolitan City of Bari
City StatusCapital city (regional and metropolitan)
EstablishedAncient origins (Illyrian and Roman periods)
Geographic PositionSouthern Italy, Adriatic Sea coast
Coordinates41.13° N, 16.87° E
Total Area116 km²
Population320,000
Elevation5 m
Area Code+39 080
Postal Code / ZIP Code70121–70132
Time ZoneCentral European Time (CET, UTC+01:00)
CurrencyEuro (€)
Main IndustriesPort services, Trade, Manufacturing, Tourism, Education
TransportationMajor seaport, Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, rail hub, A14 motorway
ClimateMediterranean
Famous AttractionsBasilica of Saint Nicholas, Bari Cathedral, Bari Vecchia, Norman-Swabian Castle, Lungomare Nazario Sauro
Known ForMajor Adriatic port, Saint Nicholas pilgrimage site, historic old town
Websitehttps://www.comune.bari.it