{"id":30216,"date":"2025-01-07T13:36:47","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T12:36:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dimorestoricheitaliane.it\/?p=30216"},"modified":"2025-01-08T01:12:20","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T00:12:20","slug":"puglia-touring-around-the-masseria-farmhouses-between-bari-taranto-and-brindisi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dimorestoricheitaliane.it\/en\/puglia-touring-around-the-masseria-farmhouses-between-bari-taranto-and-brindisi\/","title":{"rendered":"Puglia – Touring around the \u2018masseria\u2019 farmhouses between Bari, Taranto and Brindisi"},"content":{"rendered":"

This itinerary takes us through the parts of Puglia that are already on the map and have become an international tourist destination, particularly the area between Bari and Brindisi, while also encompassing the lesser-known areas of Puglia that are poised ready to achieve this status \u2013 or at least so we hope, with regard to the region around Taranto. This area has the potential to attract more global visitors, but has been negatively impacted by an outdated development model. Between these two extremities, formed by the Adriatic and Ionian coasts, lies rural Puglia, composed of masseria<\/em> farmhouses that are now highly sought after by those looking to invest in their restoration, or wanting to secure a country home where they can cultivate olive trees, be part of a an important wine-producing co-operation, or simply invest their savings in a property that is practically guaranteed to increase in value over time. The ever-present risk, however, is that of losing the distinctive character of a territory that is comprised of stunning historical centres supported by a highly functional transport network, especially when compared to other parts of the \u2018Mezzogiorno\u2019, as Southern Italy is often called. Let us begin our journey in Bari, then, and discover this regional capital, along with the other splendid realities that are present.
\nBari Vecchia, as the ancient part of the city is affectionately named, is now a safe and welcoming area to explore. Visitors can stroll through the city’s narrow streets with ease, a stark contrast to just thirty years ago when it would have been nearly unthinkable for anyone unfamiliar with Bari to venture through these parts to sample the many local food specialities, like the mouth-watering focaccia barese<\/em> from the renowned Santa Rita bakery. We begin our journey in the San Nicola district, located between Bari’s two ports\u2014old and new\u2014under the towering presence of the Norman-Swabian Castle, offering views of the seafront and a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages. The Basilica di San Nicola<\/a> is an absolute must-see. Built in 1089 to house the relics of Saint Nicholas of Myra, which are preserved in the basilica\u2019s crypt, this is a significant pilgrimage site for both Catholic and Orthodox believers, and indeed both religious services are celebrated here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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