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Street · Bari, Apúlia
Lungomare Nazario Sauro
Seafront avenue that runs from the old town toward the south, with a promenade, public buildings from the 1920s and 1930s, and views of the Adriatic. It's the locals' late-afternoon stroll.
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About Lungomare Nazario Sauro
The Lungomare Nazario Sauro is the best-known stretch of Bari's seafront. It begins near the old town wall and the Teatro Margherita, built over the sea in 1914, and continues south with a wide promenade, benches and a balustrade facing the Adriatic.
Along the avenue are monumental public buildings from the 1920s and 1930s, such as the Palazzo della Provincia, with its clock tower, which houses the Pinacoteca Metropolitana. Nearby, the Palazzo dell'Acquedotto Pugliese has interiors decorated by Duilio Cambellotti on the theme of water.
The lungomare is the place locals stroll at the end of the day: people walking, running, fishing or stopping to look at the sea. On the old town side, near the port, are the Molo San Nicola and the fishermen's stalls, where fish and seafood are sold and eaten.
For those looking for sand, the urban beaches are further south, such as Pane e Pomodoro and Torre Quetta, a few kilometers from the center.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
From 30 minutes to 1h30, depending on the section covered.
Best time
Late afternoon, when the heat eases and locals go out for a walk. In summer (June to August), avoid the midday sun.
How to get there
From Corso Vittorio Emanuele, walk down to the sea by the Teatro Margherita and follow it south. From Bari Centrale station it's about a 15–20 minute walk.
Tip
Combine the lungomare with a visit to the Pinacoteca and finish the walk by returning to the old town via the Muraglia. Bring water and a hat in hot months: the promenade has little shade.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Lungomare Nazario Sauro
Can you swim in the sea in central Bari?
On the stretch of the Lungomare Nazario Sauro the waterfront is stone and walled. The city beaches most used are further south, such as Pane e Pomodoro and Torre Quetta, reachable by city bus or on foot with a longer walk.
What's the best time to walk along the lungomare?
In the late afternoon, when the sun lowers and locals go for a stroll. In summer, midday is very hot.
What to see along the lungomare?
The Teatro Margherita over the sea, the Palazzo della Provincia with the Pinacoteca, the Palazzo dell'Acquedotto Pugliese and the view of the Adriatic along the entire promenade.