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Southern Italy is one of the best summer destinations in Europe, because of the abundance of pastel-colored cities along turquoise seas, picturesque pebble beaches and old world allure.
Perhaps for some it may be surprising that, unlike the well -connected north, without a car around the south, a bit of a hassle can be, especially if you are planning to go From coast to coast.
Fortunately for those of us who do not want to miss it either, and who would like to explore in depth South -Italia, the Italian authorities have heard our plight.
A New high -speed train has been announced, set on Naples, the gateway to the Amalfi Coast, to Bari, the most important transport hub for Puglia, drastic shortening of travel times and traveling over the “ankle” of the Italian boot much less complicated:
Naples to Puglia in just 2 hours
Traveling in South -Italy is Absolutely not for beginners.
Whether it is insufficient public transport, which is either too slow compared to the northern counterparts or, in some cases, not even exist, or the crazy traffic if you drive, it can be quite a bit of adventure, at least.
It is no wonder that trends Depopulation trends have been accelerated in recent years, or that tourists often limit their movements to a well -maintained Naples and the adjacent Amalfi when visiting the region.
Thanks to the EU Post Pandemie RecallA brand new high-speed railway is now under construction.
By 2028 the cities of Naples and Bari are connected by a 90-mile, two-track line.
It will replace the much slower current line and halve the 4+ hours of travel time only 2 hours.
All destinations that are operated on the existing route, including the domestic medieval cities such as Foggia, Orsara and Benevento, will also be renewed, and the line will now be bent further south to reach the remote Hirpinia.
All this without adding travel time.
This is part of an Italy-wide project to breathe new life into the railway industry in the south of the country, up to an amount of € 60 billion.
The Italian authorities hope that improving connectivity in the region will promote tourism in undervalued areas, relieve pressure in places such as Amalfi and steal the exodus of young people in the north.
Naples: Italy’s diamond-in-the-rough
Naples is one of the most important cultural hotspots in Italy and a bustling port city that is best known for its maze -like historic center, covered with skinny, ocher -colored buildings and family business Trattorias, and, well, because it is roughly the round.
We talked about it before, but Naples is not your typical Italian destination:
It feels less if you have usual, polished European open-air museum, and more like a chaotic, beautiful, all-the-sex urban proliferation:
A place where the local population does their business, not -Innas with supernatural power is seen with their heavy shopping bags while they instinctive motor manufacturers avoid (who should not drive through that alley), and fish market scents and salt air invade your nostrils without much warning.
Naples is an atmosphere, and one will not be fond of, but We love being sure authenticityThe $ 5 Margherita pizzas sold in Di Matteo and the historic sights.
By Castell dell’ovoa monumental harbor and enrichment with a murderer view of the Gulf of Naples, on the Centro Storicoa labyrinth of alleys and picturesque Piazza’s, all chased by an impressive Vesuvius, Naples will certainly steal your heartRegardless of his rough manners, if you give it a chance.
There is the city of Naples itself, and then there is the fact that the coast of Amalfi is a short drive of one hour, not to mention world -famous archaeological zones such as Pompeii and Herculaneum.
We will not play down, Amalfi is around a hellat in the summer, which with the crowds and too expensive services, but it is really beautiful.
Robust coastal drives, Resorts Resort Towns, Vintage Appeal and All.
That said, It is not all that the south has in the store.
Bari: the most underrated city in Italy?
Puglia is a lesser -known coastal area along the Adriatic arm of the Mediterranean, with pristine coastal landscape and equally charming cities, one of which is bari:
An equally innocent coastal chat of Italy, except that it is a little more polished than NaplesBari is deeply rooted in the old tradition, which is served as an important trade hub of the time of the Hellenes, to the Romans, to modern times.
It is still one of the busiest ports in Italy, and an entrance gate to the Balkan peninsula, with freight and passenger ferries that regularly leave for Croatia, Albania and the wider Mediterranean Sea, but it has much more to offer on the culture front:
Beyond the Blitish marina, where you will find all your luxury yachts, large ships and luxury eateries, there is a timeless historic core crossed with winding alleys, only large enough for two people to walk next to each other.
There always seems to be a scent of freshly caught fish in the air, or focaccia is prepared by a local not By a half -open door, and wherever you are, you will certainly come in small Piazzas, hidden courts with Laundry hangs on balconiesAnd elegant baroque churches.
Bari is best experienced by getting lost in the streets, but if you need some guidance, we recommend that you start with St. Nicholas Basilica, the most prominent religious building in the city and the last resting place of the saint (That’s Santa Claus, all of you!))
Also do not miss the newer cathedral of San Sabino, who has stunning crypt -mosaics and rose windows, or the medieval, Castello Normanno-Vevo.
There is no bari without talkative notAnd you will see a few of them sitting outside their front doors Strada Arco BassoMaking orecchiette (ear -shaped pasta), as tradition forces them, and if you feel hungry, you can always swing past it Orecchietteria San Nicola.
Located near the Basilica, It is famous for its orecchiette with turnip, And reasonable prices: Pasta dishes start from an affordable $ 13-14.
Last but not least, no visit to Bari is complete without the adjacent coast of Puglia:
Cities such as Polignano A Mare, Monopoli, Ostuniand seem to have been Alberobello Picked straight from a fairy -tale scene. The first has whitewashed houses hanging on sea cliffs, and the last one is Famous for his TrulliConical Daked, rustic houses that deteriorate for centuries.
But wait, don’t just go yet! You can learn everything about Puglia here (and all his best kept secrets).
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