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Bari Underground with archaeologist

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Explore the secret city of Bari with an expert archaeologist among hidden treasures from Roman, early Christian and Byzantine times.

Tour begins next to the archaeological Via Traiana in Ferrarese Square, a short section of the ancient Roman road built by Romans in the early II century A.D. until you reach Santa Scolastica Archaeological Museum.

Tour goes on to the Cathedral of Saint Sabinus, a precious example of Romanesque Apulian style, which hides a whorty archaeological itinerary in the underground sites named Succorpo.

Tour ends at the imposing and solemn Basilica of Saint Nicholas, symbol of the union between East and West, which hosts the relics of the Saint.

According to the museum' opening hours and availability, two of the following archaeological sites will be visited during the tour: Palazzo Simi, Swabian Castle, Basilica of Saint Nicholas with its precious Crypt, Cathedral Succorpo, Saint Scolastica Museum.

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  • Admission ticket for 2 museum areas
  • Archaeological guide

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    Strada Vallisa
    81, 70122 Bari BA, Italy

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    Palazzo Simi - Centro Operativo per l’Archeologia

    An elegant 16th-century 'palace-style' house with a central courtyard, service rooms on the ground floor, and a noble floor accessible via a staircase.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Il Succorpo della Cattedrale di Bari

    An archaeological site that, in 1960, unearthed a mosaic floor with an intriguing inscription from the early Christian era (5th-6th century).
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Museo Archeologico di Santa Scolastica

    The medieval Benedictine monastery of Santa Scolastica, with its attached sixteenth-century bastion, now serves as the renewed headquarters of the Archaeological Museum of the Metropolitan City of Bari, welcoming visitors at the northern end of the widespread museum known for its density and variety of architectural, archaeological, artistic, and historical values, which is the Old Town.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Basilica San Nicola

    Pontifical Basilica in Apulian Romanesque style.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Castello Normanno Svevo (pass by)

    An imposing fortress dating back to the 12th century, now serving as a museum. Located on the outskirts of the historic center, near the port area and the Cathedral, its massiveness represents one of the most important and well-known monuments of the city.
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    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

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