Bari has a unique heritage that melds influence from east and west. Capital of Apulia, Bari attracts pilgrims to the shrine of St. NIcholas. Bari Castle was a Crusader stronghold, later rebuilt by Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II. Bari is also a gateway to the charming villages of Ostuni and Alberobello. In Italy’s “boot”, Bari is a headquarters for sightseeing pleasures.