Muraglia di Bari Vecchia (Wall of Old Bari), Bari

Constructed around the 4th century BC, Venice Street (via Venezia), also known as the Wall of Old Bari (Muraglia di Bari Vecchia), was originally built to safeguard and defend the city of Bari. Over time, it has transformed into one of the primary attractions of the historic city.

In the 19th century, Gioacchino Murat, the Former King of Naples, undertook the restoration of the city walls, which now serve as a boundary separating the old town from the surrounding urban area. Stretching along the seaside until the port area of the capital of Apulia, these walls extend for 400 meters. However, the existing defensive walls represent only a small fraction of the original fortification. The walls used to encircle the entire perimeter of the city, spanning 1.2 kilometers with its twisting and turning path, featuring semicircular towers and four bastions at its far ends.

From the balconies that offer breathtaking views, where the sea penetrates through the walls, the wives of fishermen used to gaze out, praying, protecting, and awaiting the safe return of their loved ones. The Wall of Old Bari has now evolved into a meeting point and promenade, offering glimpses of the maze-like streets and alleys of the old town. It features bastions, forts, and charming buildings adorned with flower-filled balconies and colorful drapes.