Bari Vecchia is made up of what seems to be a maze of twisting, narrow streets, sometimes barely larger than passageways, and because of this, even I, someone who has been there a few times, can easily get disorientated while exploring it.  For me, that is part of the fun and adventure of being there!  It seems as if there is always a new street to explore, one that you had not taken before.

A plaque and an icon mark the house where the Blessed Teodora Fracasso, or Suor Elia di San Clemente, was born.  The young girl from Bari had a visitation at the age of ten, by Saint Therese of Lisieux, who told her that she would become a nun.  Ten years later, she entered the convent in Bari, where she stayed until her death, on Christmas Day of 1927, as a result of a brain tumor.

Like many coastal Italian cities, Bari has a Ferris wheel that can be found on the waterfront promenade.

For dinner, we went to a fusion restaurant, called Mezcla.  The sushi was delicious, and it was a perfect ending to a fun day!

 

Next up: More from Bari, including a visit to the Museo Nicolaiano!

 

Note: This blog is written in English and Spanish, and the author takes no responsibility for the quality of any other translations that may appear.  If you have enjoyed this post, please, check out our archives for more posts from Bari, as well as other Italian destinations.  Grazie!