Loseto
Welcome to Loseto: a brief introduction
Hello everyone! Today I'm going to talk to you about the district of Loseto, an area located in the extreme southwest periphery of Bari, which has been part of the IV municipality since 2014. Until 1937, this neighborhood was an independent municipality, but now it is an integral part of the city.
Loseto is a very interesting neighborhood from a historical and artistic point of view, and it is easily accessible by public transportation, as we will see later. Let's discover together all the curiosities about this area!
The physical geography of Loseto
Loseto is located about 10 km from the center of Bari, and is bordered by the Ceglie del Campo district to the north, the municipality of Valenzano to the east, the municipality of Adelfia to the south, and the municipality of Bitritto to the west. The neighborhood is divided into two areas: the historic center and a recently built residential area.
The history of Loseto
The district of Loseto dates back to the 12th century and was called Lusitum in the Middle Ages. In the 16th century, the queen of Poland and duchess of Bari, Bona Sforza, donated the fiefdom of Loseto to her courtier Giosuè de Ruggiero, who held it until the abolition of feudalism in 1806.
In 1937, with a royal decree, the municipality of Loseto was abolished and merged into the municipality of Bari as a fraction. In 1970, with a resolution of the city council, Bari was divided into 17 districts, including Loseto. The neighborhood was included in the IV district of the city, together with Ceglie del Campo and Carbonara. In 1979, the territory of the municipality of Bari was divided into nine administrative districts, and Loseto was included in the IV district.
Monuments and places of interest in Loseto
In the district of Loseto, there are many monuments and places of interest worth visiting. The Palazzo del Barone is a beautiful 18th-century palace, while the entrance gate of Loseto is a beautiful stone construction that allows access to the street of the Ceglie neighborhood.
The Church of San Giorgio, dedicated to the protector of the neighborhood, is another must-see place of interest. Every year, on April 24th, celebrations are held in honor of San Giorgio.
The Palazzo Sedile is a historic building that is part of the artistic heritage of the city, while the Castle of Loseto is an imposing fortress dating back to the 15th century.
Among the ancient streets of the neighborhood, you can admire several bas-reliefs in centuries-old living stone, which tell the history and culture of this area.
How to reach Loseto
Loseto is easily accessible by public transportation. There are several AMTAB bus lines that will take you directly to the neighborhood: line 11 or line 11/. Moreover, if you come from the tangenziale of Bari Strada statale 16 Adriatica, you can exit at Loseto, which is located at exit 12.
Conclusions
Here you have all the information about the district of Loseto! Don't miss the opportunity to visit this beautiful and historic corner of Bari, full of monuments and interesting places. I hope my article has made you better acquainted with this area and encouraged you to go and discover it in person!
