Southern Italy Diary | Wandering the Alleys of Bari's Old Town
š° Bari Vecchia: Where Time Stands Still The labyrinthine alleys of Bari's old town are a living postcardānarrow streets bathed in golden light, where laundry flutters between 12th-century buildings and espresso cups clink at every corner. Even the tightest alleys brim with cafĆ©s and locals soaking up the sun, radiating that quintessential Italian dolce far niente (the sweetness of doing nothing). š¦ Seafood Feast by the Adriatic At a top-rated seafood trattoria (chosen after obsessive review-checking!), we indulged in: ā¢ Crudi di mare: Platters of glistening raw seafood ā¢ Risotto al formaggio: Creamy cheese risotto that ruined all other risottos for us ā¢ Handmade pasta with sea urchināal dente perfection āļø Pro Tips for Smooth Sailing ā¢ Golden Hour: The old town transforms at sunsetāhave your camera ready. ā¢ Parking Alert: If driving, leave your car outside the ZTL (traffic-limited zone) to avoid fines. #HiddenItaly #PugliaSlowTravel #SeafoodParadise #ItalianAlleys #OffbeatEurope
