Bari's Cultural Guide: Castello Svevo Hosts Aurelio Amendola Retrospective
Bari, a historic port city in southern Italy with roots dating back to the Bronze Age, attracts visitors throughout the year thanks to its rich cultural legacy. Until June 25, 2022, the Castello Svevo showcases a collection of over 200 pieces by photographer Aurelio Amendola, highlighting portraits of Michelangelo and previously unseen images of the Cathedral of San Sabino. The city boasts Europe’s longest seafront at 15 km, a medieval old town, and the Museo Archeologico di Santa Scolastica, which features Hellenic walls and Peucetian artifacts. Art enthusiasts can explore the Pinacoteca Corrado Giaquinto for Apulian works, while modern venues like Teatro Margherita and Museo Nuova Era offer contemporary experiences. Dining options include Panificio Adriatico and Angelo Sabatelli's restaurant.
Key facts
- Castello Svevo hosts Aurelio Amendola retrospective until June 25, 2022
- Amendola's 200+ photos include portraits of Michelangelo, Burri, Warhol, Kounellis, Lichtenstein
- Bari has Europe's longest seafront at over 15 km
- Museo Archeologico di Santa Scolastica renovated with Hellenic walls and medieval cisterns
- Pinacoteca Corrado Giaquinto features Apulian art from 11th-20th centuries
- Museo Nuova Era active since 1991, currently showing Daniela Perego
- QM street art project in San Paolo district involves 10 artists
- Fondazione Pino Pascali in Polignano founded 2010, promotes contemporary Apulian art
Entities
Artists
- Aurelio Amendola
- Michelangelo
- Alberto Burri
- Andy Warhol
- Jannis Kounellis
- Roy Lichtenstein
- Corrado Giaquinto
- Daniela Perego
- C215 (Christian Guemy)
- Rizek
- Chekos
- Hogre
- David Tremlett
- Pino Pascali
- Cristian Rizzuti
- Bianca Buccioli
- Nicola Guastamacchia
- Flavia Tritto
- Luca Lacalamita
- Angelo Sabatelli
- Monica Vitti
- Alberto Sordi
- Papa Urbano II
- Renzo Piano
Institutions
- Castello Svevo
- Museo Archeologico di Santa Scolastica
- Pinacoteca Corrado Giaquinto
- Teatro Margherita
- Spazio Murat
- Museo Nuova Era
- Fondazione Pino Pascali
- Mecenate90
- Faro Futuro
- Voga
- Panificio Adriatico
- Vettor
- Est Vineria
- Lula
- Angelo Sabatelli Ristorante
- Fiera del Levante
- Teatro Petruzzelli
- Teatro Piccinni
- Basilica di San Nicola
- Cattedrale di San Sabino
- Complesso Monumentale di Santa Chiara e San Francesco della Scarpa
- Museo Nicolaiano
- Palazzo della Provincia di Bari
- Artribune
Locations
- Bari
- Italy
- Puglia
- Pistoia
- Polignano
- Monopoli
- Trani
- Putignano
- Procida
- Rome
- Barivecchia
- San Paolo
- Libertà
- Faro di San Cataldo
- Spiaggia Pane e Pomodoro
- Arco Basso
- Lama degli Ulivi
- Castello di Carlo V