Southern Italy Diary | Wandering the Alleys of Bari's Old Town

🏰 Bari Vecchia: Where Time Stands Still The labyrinthine alleys of Bari's old town are a living postcard—narrow 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 cafés and locals soaking up the sun, radiating that quintessential Italian dolce far niente (the sweetness of doing nothing). 🦞 Seafood Feast by the Adriatic At a top-rated seafood trattoria (chosen after obsessive review-checking!), we indulged in: • Crudi di mare: Platters of glistening raw seafood • Risotto al formaggio: Creamy cheese risotto that ruined all other risottos for us • Handmade pasta with sea urchin—al dente perfection ✈️ Pro Tips for Smooth Sailing • Golden Hour: The old town transforms at sunset—have your camera ready. • Parking Alert: If driving, leave your car outside the ZTL (traffic-limited zone) to avoid fines. #HiddenItaly #PugliaSlowTravel #SeafoodParadise #ItalianAlleys #OffbeatEurope