Museo Archeologico di Santa Scolastica
About This Museum
Tucked away in the heart of Bari's old town, the Museo Archeologico di Santa Scolastica is a fascinating layer cake of history. It all resides within the beautifully preserved walls of a medieval convent, where ancient stone corridors now guide you through millennia of local life. You'll find everything from prehistoric tools to artifacts from the Roman and Medieval periods, all telling the story of Puglia. The atmosphere is quietly contemplative, a perfect blend of sacred architecture and scholarly pursuit.
Collection Highlights
Look for the intricate Apulian red-figure vases and a remarkable collection of Daunian stelae—stone slabs carved with enigmatic figures that are thousands of years old. The journey from prehistory to the Middle Ages feels seamless here.
Visitor Information
It's located on Via Venezia, just a short stroll from the Basilica di San Nicola. While it's not huge, give yourself at least an hour to properly appreciate the quiet ambiance and the dense collection.
Architecture & Building
The building itself is a key exhibit—a serene, centuries-old convent built around a central cloister, with vaulted ceilings and thick stone walls that seem to breathe history.
Contact & Location
Address: Museo Archeologico di Santa Scolastica, 73, Via Venezia, San Nicola, Municipio 1, Bari, Puglia, 70120, Italia
Phone: +39 080 099 0882
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