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Bari · Puglia (Apulia)
Things to see in Polignano a Mare
In Polignano a Mare the atlas lists 14 historic places: 4 museums, 3 archaeological sites, 2 abbeys and monasteries, 2 fortresses and towers, 2 historic villas and palaces and 1 castle.
For most of these places we don’t have verified opening hours yet: always check the official website before you go.
Don’t miss: Fondazione Museo Pino Pascali (2010), museum in Italy.
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The town
Polignano a Mare is a town in the Metropolitan City of Bari (BA) in the Italian region of Apulia (Puglia).
Known as "the Pearl of the Adriatic", Polignano is the ideal place to plunge into uncontaminated waters and explore a picturesque historic centre by the sea. Whether you're passing through a longer road trip of the region, or visiting on a weekend break, the town has plenty to entertain, especially on a warm summer's day.
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14 places
Museums 4
Archaeological sites 3
Fortresses and towers 2
Villas and palaces 2
Castles 1
Getting there
By plane: From Bari airport (48 km) take a shuttle or a light metro to the central train station in Bari. Trains to Fasano, Brindisi or Lecce stop in Polignano a Mare. From Brindisi airport (83 km) reach Brindisi central train station by shuttle. Trains to Bari, Molfetta or Foggia stop in Polignano a Mare.
By car: From highway A14 (Bologna – Taranto) and A16 (Napoli – Bari) reach Bari and exit at Bari nord tool booth. Follow the signs to downtown Bari, Brindisi, Lecce. Continue towards Brindisi on the state road named SS 16 and exit at Polignano a Mare nord. From Brindisi, take the state road SS16 towards Bari and exit at Polignano a Mare / Conversano.
By train: Polignano a Mare railway station (Stazione di Polignano a Mare), Viale Trieste.
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What to see, according to Wikivoyage
Would you like to have Apulia at your fingertips? Polignano a Mare offers everything you need to discover Apulian local products and its landscapes.
This beautiful Italian municipality belonging to the metropolitan city of Bari, gives the opportunity to enjoy the panorama of the Lama Monachile beach. It is a little pebble cove set under its Bourbon bridge, a structure which attracts a large amount of tourists every year. Actually, Polignano’s strong point is the view of the cliffs overlooking the Adriatic sea. Thanks to them, Polignano hosts the Red Bull Cliff Diving, the international diving championship every summer.
Another distinguishing feature is the old town, where you can follow the path of the alleys and let yourself be carried to the balconies. During the journey poems written on the steps of the houses could be found. The only way to enjoy the old town is walking on foot or riding a bike.
Lastly, going for a stroll on the Lungomare, you will reach the Domenico Modugno’s statue, honoring the famous songwriter born there.
Statue of Domenico Modugno (First square, northwards). This statue of the Italian singer/songwriter was dedicated in 2009.
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