Photo: Sailko, CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Museum
- Period
- Modern era, 1928
- Area
- 1,930 m²
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 41°07′39″ N, 16°52′09″ E
- Address
- Via Spalato, 19, 70121 Bari
History and description
The Pinacoteca metropolitana di Bari or Pinacoteca C. Giaquinto is a public gallery of paintings and museum of artworks in the city of Bari, Italy. The museum displays a range of artistic works connected to the region of Apulia.
History
The gallery was founded July 12, 1928 and was initially located at the local government center. The Pinacoteca was named in honor of the painter Corrado Giaquinto. In 1936, it moved to the province's palace, by the sea in Bari, where it now stands.
The collection contains works by artists such as Bartolomeo Vivarini, Paris Bordon, Giovanni Bellini, Tintoretto, Palma il Giovane, Pacecco De Rosa, Luca Giordano, Corrado Giaquinto, Francesco De Mura, Giuseppe De Nittis, Giovanni Boldini, Francesco Netti, Giorgio de Chirico, and Giorgio Morandi.
Collection
A medieval section
Venetian paintings of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries donated by numerous Apulia Churches
Apulian paintings from late medieval and Neapolitan school from beginning medieval centuries
A section of Corrado Giaquinto's paintings
A nineteenth century Neapolitan and Southern Italy paintings important collection
Paintings by the 19th century Tuscan school of the “Macchiaioli”
Nineteenth and twentieth century important paintings, together with important contemporary paintings and artistic works
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Timeline
- 1928Founded and opened
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Photos
Getting there
Bari Centrale (FAL)Train, nearest
1.0 km as the crow flies
Pinacoteca metropolitana di BariVia Spalato, 19, 70121 Bari
Ferry Terminal - Porto di Bari600 m
Aeroporto di Bari-Palese9.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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- Free 1st Sunday
- Free 1st Sunday
- UNESCO
- Free 1st Sunday
Frequently asked questions
Where is Pinacoteca metropolitana di Bari?
Pinacoteca metropolitana di Bari is in Bari, in the province of Bari (Puglia (Apulia)), Italy. Address: Via Spalato, 19, 70121 Bari. GPS coordinates: 41.12756, 16.86926.
What are the opening hours of Pinacoteca metropolitana di Bari?
According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: Tuesday to Saturday: 9:00–19:00; Sunday: 9:00–13:00. Always check the official website before your visit.
How much does it cost to visit Pinacoteca metropolitana di Bari?
There is an admission charge. Up-to-date prices are on the official website.
Is Pinacoteca metropolitana di Bari wheelchair accessible?
According to OpenStreetMap data, the site is wheelchair accessible.
How old is Pinacoteca metropolitana di Bari?
Wikidata dates it to 1928.
What else is there to see near Pinacoteca metropolitana di Bari?
Nearby you’ll find: Museo Civico di Bari (0 m away), Palazzo Simi (100 m away), Museum of the gypsotheque of the Norman-Swabian Castle (Bari) (200 m away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 2 photos
- Bari, palazzo della provincia, di luigi baffa, 1935, 01 — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Bari - Pinacoteca metropolitana di Bari - 2024-09-26 09-36-36 001 — Giada005, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences