Bari Images

Here are more images from Bari, Italy. Some show the Basilica di San Nicola in Bari; others, the Festival of the Translation of the Nicholas Relics in May; and some, images of Nicholas found in and around the Basilica and the town. For other views, see: Saint in Bari, Festival of the Translation of the Relics, A Pilgrim's Experience, the Gazetteer or search "Bari" in the Gallery.

Like nearly all images on the site, these are clickable for a larger view.

The Basilica di San Nicola

Basilica San Nicola di Bari
Bari, Italy
*Photo: Centro Studi Nicolaiani*

Russian Orthodox St Nicholas Statue in Basilica piazza Photo: J Rosenthal	Russian Orthodox statue, installed 2003 Photo: J Rosenthal	East facade: 14th century bas relief, showing scenes of Nicholas' life Photo: Centro Studi Nicolaiani
12th century interior Photo: Centro Studi Nicolaiani	The Nave Postcard, Basilica Pontifica di Bari	12th century Ciborium Photo: Centro Studi Nicolaiani
Reliquary with May Festisval flowers Photo: J Rosenthal	17th century Silver Altar in side chapel Photo: Centro Studi Nicolaiani	San Nicola "Nero", 17th-18th century painting Photo: Centro Studi Nicolaiani

Ornate, gilded ceiling — 17th century ceiling of nave (by Carlo Rosa)
*Photo: Centro Studi Nicolaiani*

Arches in Crypt — The Crypt, 11th century
*Photo: Centro Studi Nicolaiani*

Byzantine icon in crypt — Byzantine icon (14th century) near tomb
*Photo: J Rosenthal*

San Nicolas with book and gold balls — Pulpit detail
*Photo: J Rosenthal*

Virgin Mary with Child Jesus and Saints — Painting of the Virgin and Child with Saints
*Photo: J Rosenthal*

Nicholas rescuing sailor and ship — S. Nicola Patron of the Sea, 9th Centenary of the Translation (1087-1987)
*Photo: Centro Studi Nicolaiani*

Nicholas calming the sea — Ex voto from a Serbian pilgrim, 9th centenary of the Translation (1087-1987)
*Photo: Centro Studi Nicolaiani*

Icon of San Nicola
Photo: Centro Studi Nicolaiani

St. Nicholas' icon, given by Serbian Orthodox Tsar, 1327
Photo: Centro Studi Nicolaiani

Icon in burgundy — San Nicola, detail from Triptych by Rico da Candia, 1451
*Photo: Centro Studi Nicolaiani*

May Festival

Statue and official party on boat — May Festival: statue coming in from the day at sea
*Photo: J Rosenthal*

Painting in procession — May Festival: painting in procession to Basilica after day at sea
*Photo: G Michel*

Statue carried in crowds — May Festival: Statue in procession to go out to sea
*Photo: Centro Studi Nicolaiani*

Fleet of boats with the statue going to sea — Festival of San Nicola, patron of the sea
Boats with the "Amerigo Vespucci"
*Photo: Centro Studi Nicolaiani*

Lighted statue with flowers — May Festival: Procession back to Cathedral
*Photo: J Rosenthal*

Street Art

Bari street mural — Photo: Sergio Canniello, Fotocommunity.it

Nicolaiano street mural by OZMO, one of the most famous graffiti artists in Europe. The mural, part of the city's "Fresh Flâneurs" project, is located on the Via Quintino Sella. The three images invite passersby to identify with at least one of the images of San Nicola. The department of architectural and landscape cultural heritage requested the removal of the mural. The mayor of Bari has defended the street art, stating it is of value to the city of Bari.

San Nicola Pop

For the 2026 festival, artisan Claudio Scamarcia gave this San Nicola Pop, a 3-D printed work dedicated to the city's patron saint, to the Bari municipal administration and several businesses. It is printed in PLA bioplastic made from corn and beetroot sugars. The statue is available in several colors. This one is blue for the sky and gold for the Bari sun.

Claudio Scamarcia's San Nicola Pop given to Bari's historic businesses: 1:43 minutes

Other views

Saint Nicholas Shrines in Bari
Saint in Bari
Festival of the Translation of the Relics
A Pilgrim's Experience
The Gazetteer
or search "Bari" in the Gallery.

Translation Monument in San Giorgio

Photos:
Centro Studi Nicolaiani, Bari, Italy, used by permission

J M Rosenthal, used by permission