Mola di Bari
Welcome to Mola di Bari, a gem in Puglia
Hello everyone! Are you ready to discover another treasure of Puglia? Today I am taking you to explore Mola di Bari, a municipality in the metropolitan city of Bari that you cannot miss if you are in this area.
Physical geography
Let's start with the physical geography of this municipality. Mola di Bari is located along the coast of the Adriatic Sea, about 20 km southeast of Bari. Its municipal territory is enclosed between the sea and the municipalities of Bari, Noicattaro, Rutigliano, Conversano, and Polignano a Mare. The total surface area of Mola di Bari is 50.72 km², with a rocky coastline of 10.7 km.
Orography
The orographic characteristics of the Terra di Bari, the historical region where Mola di Bari is located, are reflected in the municipal territory. It is predominantly a flat or slightly undulating area, with a marked rise in altitude about 4 km from the coast. The plain does not exceed a height of 140 meters in the San Materno, Brenca, and Pozzovivo areas.
Geology
Regarding the geology of Mola di Bari, dun deposits of the Quaternary period can be seen along the coast, consisting of white-yellowish calcarenite, rather friable and with fossil presence. Inland, there are also calcareous and dolomitic formations of the Mesozoic period, such as the "Bari limestone" and the "Mola limestone."
Hydrography
The territory of Mola di Bari is crossed perpendicular to the coast by several "lama," including the Sant'Antonio (or Sant'Onofrio) and the San Giuseppe. There is also the Gravina di Monsignore, which forms a deep gorge in the territory of Conversano. Although there are no permanent bodies of water, there are some karst sinkholes that become small water basins used for irrigation in case of heavy rains. Furthermore, near the municipality, there is the Minghiazze cave, an underground cavity with incredible stalactite formations.
Conclusion
Here is the marvelous Mola di Bari, a municipality you cannot miss if you are in Puglia. Its position on the coast and its fishing port make it a place of great importance for the region, while its geology offers a wide variety of landscapes to admire. Have you ever been to Mola di Bari? Let us know about your experience in the comments!
