Mola di Bari

Built around its Adriatic harbour, Mola di Bari grew into a working coastal town in Apulia. The sea remains central to daily life: fishing boats use the port, while local cooking is closely tied to the catch of the Adriatic. In the historic centre, the Castello Angioino recalls the town’s medieval defences; its present form dates to the late 13th century, under Angevin rule. Mola stands on a low, rocky stretch of coast between Bari and Polignano a Mare, where settlements look directly onto open water rather than a sheltered bay. Its compact streets and seafront provide a grounded introduction to Apulia beyond the region’s larger cities. Move on to other webcams in the region to compare landscapes and settings around Mola di Bari and Apulia’s Adriatic coast.

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