Geography of Bari
Bari,(ancient name: Barium), Italy, the capital of the Apulia region. The city is on the Adriatic Sea, about 140 miles (225 km) east of Naples. Bari is a leading port and has petroleum refineries, textile mills, and shipyards. The Basilica of St. Nicholas, built during 1087-1197, contains the remains of Saint Nicholas. The city has a university (founded in 1924) and an archeological museum.
Bari dates from the 16th century B.C., when it was settled by Illyrians. The city was later colonized by the Greeks. During 885-1071 Bari was the center of Byzantine power in southern Italy. It was conquered by the Normans in the 11th century and later came under the control of the kingdom of Naples. Bari was incorporated into Italy in 1861. The city was heavily damaged during World War II.
Population: 335,410.