From LaCapaGira to Checco Zalone and Lolita Lobosco: the films and TV series that put Bari and its dialect on screen, and the filming locations you can visit on foot.
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Film in dialetto barese: Bari tra cinema, tv e risate
Da LaCapaGira a Checco Zalone, da Toti e Tata a Lolita Lobosco: i film e le serie che hanno portato il dialetto barese sullo schermo, e i luoghi delle riprese da visitare a piedi.
Continue readingBari Pasta Street: A Guide to Arco Basso and Its Orecchiette
Where to find Bari’s famous pasta street, when to watch the women make orecchiette by hand at Arco Basso, and how to visit respectfully.
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Dove si trova la strada delle orecchiette a Bari, quando andare all’Arco Basso, cosa comprare e le regole per le pastaie di Bari Vecchia.
Continue readingRiso, Patate e Cozze: Bari’s Rice, Potato and Mussel Bake
The Bari tiella of rice, potatoes and mussels explained step by step: quantities for 4-6 people, opening the mussels raw, layering, baking and variations.
Continue readingPolignano a Mare from Bari: Getting There and a Day’s Itinerary
How to get from Bari to Polignano a Mare by train or car, and what to see in a day: Lama Monachile, the old town, the sea-view terraces and the Modugno statue.
Continue readingBari Dialect Words: A Little Dictionary for Tourists
Uè, sgagliozze, statte bbune: a little Barese dialect dictionary with 30 useful words, pronunciation tips and the famous saying about Paris and the sea.
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From the octopus that cooks in its own water to time the gentleman: 20 Bari dialect sayings with literal translations and meanings, to understand the city’s ironic soul.
Continue readingBari Street Food: Panzerotti, Sgagliozze, Popizze and Where to Eat
Panzerotti, focaccia, sgagliozze, popizze, octopus and raw seafood: what Bari’s street food specialities are and where to try them, from Bari Vecchia to Molo San Nicola.
Continue readingThings to Do in Bari with Kids: 10 Family Ideas
From the seafront to the orecchiette makers, from city parks to the Castellana Caves: 10 practical ideas for enjoying Bari with children, with tips on the heat and pushchairs.
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