Bari

Bari is the second largest continental city of Southern Italy, with a population of 326,201 (2001) along 116 sq. km. It serves as the capital of the Apulia (or Puglia) region, on the Adriatic Sea, and also as the capital of the Province of Bari.

Early Middle Age

Bari's greatest importance dates from the time when it became, in , a seat of the Saracen power being Swadan the first emir, and in 885, the residence of the Byzantine governor. In 1071 it was captured by Robert Guiscard. In 1095 Peter the Hermit preached the first crusade there. In 1156 it was razed to the ground, and has several times suffered destruction...

Related Topics:
Saracen - 885 - Byzantine - 1071 - Robert Guiscard - 1095 - Peter the Hermit - First crusade - 1156

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