Lungomare e Murat
Italy
Walk between the French Murat quarter and the monumental area with its seafront, to discover the famous theatres, late 19th century Art Nouveau architecture and panoramic points where you can take pictures.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Lungomare Nazario Sauro, Bari's magnificent seaside promenade, and the adjacent Murat district. This area represents the 'modern' face of Bari, offering a stark and elegant contrast to the winding, ancient alleys…
Listen in the app2Lungomare Nazario Sauro — The Grand Promenade
As we begin our walk along the Lungomare Nazario Sauro, take a moment to appreciate the scale and design of this grand waterfront. Completed in the 1930s, the promenade was designed to give Bari a monumental face that matched its…
Listen in the app3Teatro Petruzzelli — A Cultural Beacon
Just a block inland from the Lungomare, we find the Teatro Petruzzelli, one of the most illustrious opera houses in Italy. Completed in 1903, it is the largest theater in Bari and the fourth largest in the entire country. …
Listen in the app4Piazza della Libertà and the Murat Grid
We now move into the heart of the Murat district, specifically Piazza della Libertà. This square is a perfect example of the nineteenth-century urban planning that transformed Bari. …
Listen in the app5Mercato e Commercio — The Pulse of the Modern City
As we walk through the bustling streets of the Murat district, we encounter the true economic pulse of Bari. This area has long been the city's 'shopping Haven,' with everything from high-end Italian leather goods to handcrafted…
Listen in the app6Pane e Pomodoro — The City’s Beach
A short stroll south along the Lungomare leads us to 'Pane e Pomodoro,' which literally translates to 'Bread and Tomato.' This is Bari's main city beach, a 'Sandy Haven' that offers a refreshing escape from the urban hustle.…
Listen in the app7Piazza del Ferrarese — The Gateway to the Old Town
We conclude our tour of the Lungomare and Murat district at Piazza del Ferrarese, the grand entrance that connects the modern city to the ancient Bari Vecchia. This bustling square is a 'symphony of sights and sounds,' where…
Listen in the app8Closing
Our exploration of the Lungomare and Murat district has shown us a city that is both deeply rooted in its traditions and confidently looking toward the future. The grand promenade of the Lungomare Nazario Sauro is more than just…
Listen in the app
What is Lungomare e Murat?
Lungomare e Murat is a place in Italy with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.1200, 16.8868 |
| Last updated |
Nearby places
within a 5-minute walk
Teatro PetruzzelliActivity8 sections
Palazzo dell'Acquedotto PuglieseActivity8 sectionsThe Cesarina's Home KitchenActivity4 sectionsBari Post OfficeContent1 sectionsBari Old Town (Bari Vecchia)Activity4 sections
Basilica of Saint NicholasActivity8 sectionsCastello Normanno SvevoHeritage8 sections
Cattedrale di San SabinoHeritage8 sections