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Museum · Bari, Apúlia
Pinacoteca Metropolitana Corrado Giaquinto
Museum of Apulia art in the Palazzo della Provincia by the sea, featuring medieval sculptures, Byzantine icons, Venetian paintings by Giovanni Bellini, Tintoretto and Veronese, and works of the Neapolitan Baroque.
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About Pinacoteca Metropolitana Corrado Giaquinto
The Pinacoteca Metropolitana di Bari, dedicated to the painter Corrado Giaquinto, who was born in Molfetta in the 18th century, was established in 1928. Since 1936 it has occupied the fourth floor of the Palazzo della Provincia, the building with the clock tower on the Lungomare Nazario Sauro.
The route follows a chronological order, from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. The first rooms contain sculptures from the 11th and 12th centuries, medieval frescoes removed from Apulia's churches, and a collection of Byzantine icons.
One highlight is the Venetian painting, evidence of exchanges between Apulia and the Republic of Venice: there are works by the Vivarini, the Saint Peter Martyr by Giovanni Bellini, and canvases by Paris Bordon, Tintoretto, Palma il Giovane and Veronese. The 17th-century section shows Neapolitan painting influenced by Caravaggio and the Baroque of Luca Giordano.
The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions of modern and contemporary art.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 1½ to 2 hours.
Best time
On very hot or rainy days, it's a good pause from the seafront walk. The museum usually closes on Mondays and has reduced hours on Sundays; check before you go. Booking is recommended but not mandatory.
How to get there
It is located in the Palazzo della Provincia, with entrances from the Lungomare Nazario Sauro or Via Spalato. From Bari Centrale station it's about a 20-minute walk; from the Basilica di San Nicola about 15 minutes along the seafront.
Tip
The galleries are on the fourth floor of the palace. Combine the visit with a walk along the lungomare at the end of the day.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Pinacoteca Metropolitana Corrado Giaquinto
What are the best-known works in the Pinacoteca de Bari?
The São Pedro Mártir by Giovanni Bellini, canvases by Tintoretto and Veronese, polyptychs by the Vivarini, Byzantine icons and paintings of the Neapolitan Baroque, such as those by Luca Giordano.
Do I need to reserve?
Reservation is recommended, but generally you can buy the ticket on the spot. Check the opening days before you go; the museum usually closes on Mondays.
Where is the entrance?
In the Palazzo della Provincia, from the Lungomare Nazario Sauro or from the side of Via Spalato. The rooms are on the fourth floor.