Bari

Parks and gardens in Bari

Bari's green landscape ranges from the historic 19th-century Piazza Umberto I to the extensive Pineta San Francesco alla Rena pine forest. The University of Bari maintains specialized collections at the Orto Botanico and the Earth Sciences Museum garden. Coastal areas like Pane e Pomodoro offer seaside greenery, while residential districts like Poggiofranco and San Pasquale feature local community parks such as Giardino Michele Campione and Giardini Louis Braille, providing Mediterranean flora and shaded walkways across the city.

Parks and Gardens — Map

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A

Piazza Umberto I

A large 19th-century central square featuring historic statues and shaded seating areas located directly in front of the University of Bari.

B

Orto botanico dell'Universita'

Established in 1955, this university facility houses a vast collection of Mediterranean flora, exotic species, and a specialized greenhouse for succulents.

C

Giardino del Museo di Scienze della terra

Botanical space associated with the University of Bari's Earth Sciences Museum, featuring geological specimens and local plant varieties.

D

Giardini di Pane e Pomodoro

Coastal green space located adjacent to Bari's primary public beach, offering shaded benches and sea views.

E

Park

Neighborhood park located in the Palese district.

F

Giardini di Piazza Nicola Balenzano

Urban square with mature trees and seating areas located near the central railway station.

G

Giardini di Piazza San Francesco d'Assisi

Small landscaped square in the Murat district featuring paved paths and benches.

H

Parco ai caduti di tutte le guerre

Commemorative park in the Palese area dedicated to fallen soldiers, featuring walking paths and monuments.

I

Piazzetta Stefano Fumarulo

Small urban garden and public square in the Palese district.

J

Giardini di Via Marco Partipilo

Modern residential park in the Poggiofranco district with walkways and landscaped lawns.

K

Giardino Michele Campione

Public garden in the Poggiofranco neighborhood featuring children's play areas and shaded walkways.

L

Giardini Pineta San Francesco alla Rena

Extensive pine forest park near the northern coast featuring jogging tracks, playgrounds, and picnic areas.

M

Piazza Giuseppe Romita

Public square and green space located in the San Paolo district.

N

Giardino Rita Levi Montalcini

Neighborhood park in the Carbonara district named after the Italian Nobel laureate Rita Levi Montalcini.

O

Parchetto dei Cani 2 Giugno

Enclosed dog park located within the larger Parco 2 Giugno complex.

P

Giardini di via Enrico Pappacena

Residential green space in the Poggiofranco neighborhood with paved walking paths.

Q

Giardino Ciccio Muciaccia

Small urban garden and green space located near the city center.

R

Largo Giordano Bruno

Open space near the Lungomare Nazario Sauro featuring benches and views of the Adriatic Sea.

S

Parco ECOPOLI

Educational ecological park in the Japigia district focused on environmental sustainability and local nature.

T

Giardini Louis Braille

Urban park in the San Pasquale neighborhood with seating and local Mediterranean vegetation.

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