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San Nicola Procession (Sagra di San Nicola) , 

Bari, Italy

San Nicola Procession (Sagra di San Nicola)  - The ancient town in Bari, Italy © 123rf.com / Claudio Giovanni
The ancient town in Bari, Italy © 123rf.com / Claudio Giovanni
 
09 May 2011  

The story of Saint Nicholas bears little relationship to his fictional counterpart, Father Christmas. The body of the Saint is said to have arrived at Bari, on the Adriatic coast, by sea from Myra in Turkey in 1087. The city now holds an annual celebration in which the saintly statue is taken from its home in the historic Basilica di San Nicola to be carried out to sea and brought back again. Special masses are also held as part of the formal celebrations but a wide range of popular events take place too, including fireworks, historic parades in costume, and concerts. The festival is held on or near 9 May, the anniversary of the 'Trazlazione' of the body of Saint Nicholas.

Times
All day.


Religion  Spectacle  Entertainment  History 


Where?

Basilica di San Nicola

Piazza San Nicola. Also in the streets, sqaures and harbour of the town

Getting There

Foot: The Basilica is on the high ground of the peninsula, 500m (547 yds) north of the centre.

How Much?

Free.

For More Information

Assessorato al Turismo Regione Puglia

Via Bozzi 45C
Bari
Apulia
74121
Italy

Tel +39 080 540 1111.
Email 

Website  www.pugliaturismo.com/Inglese


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