Sannicandro di Bari
Discovering Sannicandro di Bari
Hello everyone! Today I'm going to talk about Sannicandro di Bari, a comune in Puglia that I had the pleasure of visiting in the past.
Physical geography
The territory of Sannicandro di Bari is flat, with the exception of a depressed area where the Picone stream flows in a south-north direction, and covers about 5.5 km². The climate is Mediterranean, with hot summers and mild winters. The landscape is characterized by olive groves, vineyards, almond trees and vegetables, but there are also fruit trees such as quince and cherry. The fauna consists of rare specimens of rabbits, badgers and foxes.
History
The territory of Sannicandro di Bari was inhabited as early as the 6th-7th century BC by the ancient Peuceti and Magna Graecia. Over the centuries, the area was contested between the Lombard and Byzantine worlds, also suffering interference from the Saracens. The village has always been linked to the city of Bari, and was a crossroads of an important road system that made it easy to reach other destinations such as Matera and Salerno.
Places to visit
The historic center of Sannicandro di Bari is very suggestive and medieval, and is characterized by the Norman-Swabian Castle. I recommend walking through the narrow streets and admiring the towers that dominate the village. You can also admire some surviving examples of medieval gutters.
What to eat
The cuisine of Sannicandro di Bari is typical of Puglia, rich in dishes based on fish and local products. Among the local specialties, don't miss the opportunity to taste the pasta alla pescatrice and handmade orecchiette, seasoned with turnip greens. For dessert, you can choose from mustazzoli, sweet taralli and pasticciotti.
Conclusions
In short, Sannicandro di Bari is a place to discover and visit, and I highly recommend it if you have the opportunity. The village has an ancient and interesting history, with many things to see and taste. Have fun!
