🇮🇹 Bari: Southern Italy's Hidden Gem

We thought Bari was just a transit hub—boy, were we wrong! This underrated coastal city stole our hearts. 💖 👣 Citywalk Route Compact and walkable! Yellow zone: New Town (great for hotels 🏨) Bari Vecchia: Charming Old Town + seaside promenade 🌊 (half-day exploration perfect) 📷 Must-See Spots • Basilica di San Nicola: Heavenly arches feel divine 😇 • Seaside: Ultimate relaxation 🌅 • St. Nicholas Statue: Spotted a cute "peace sign" statue—turns out it’s Santa’s prototype! His relics rest here. 🍦 Gelato Crawl • Martinucci Laboratory: 3.5€ for 3 scoops! Passionfruit, lemon, chocolate = addictive 😜 • Gelateria Gasperini (since 1936): Skip the "summer special" ginger-orange if that’s not your vibe 😅 🏡 Stay Via Nicolò Putignani, 16 (Airbnb) ✅ 3-min walk to Old Town ✅ 4-bedroom for groups ✅ Budget-friendly 🚌 Transport • Walk everywhere 🚶 • Airport taxi: Fixed €35 (ask locals to book—no Naples-style scams here!) #PugliaTravel #ItalianHiddenGems #SeasideVibes