Palazzo della Torre 205

Palazzo della Torre, once the stately residence of Torre a Mare’s wealthiest 19th-century merchant, now welcomes guests as a collection of twelve boutique apartments poised above the Adriatic in the very heart of Bari’s most picturesque seaside district. Behind its grand stone façade, honey-colored vaults and warm oak floors meet bespoke Italian furnishings, while every window frames an uninterrupted tableau of rippling blue water and the medieval watchtower that lends the palazzo its name. Entry is effortless and fully automatic—your smartphone becomes the key, granting seamless access at any hour and preserving the building’s clean lines. Inside each apartment, a chef-worthy kitchen stocked with artisanal ceramics complements king- or queen-size beds dressed in crisp hotel linens, spa-inspired bathrooms with rain showers and towel warmers, high-speed Wi-Fi, smart TVs, and discreet washer-dryers, ensuring absolute comfort whether you stay a weekend or an entire season.

Dawn breaks with espresso on a private balcony or atop the shared rooftop solarium, where fishing boats etch silver trails across the water and the ancient torre glows gold beneath the rising sun. Step through the palazzo’s arched doorway and you are already in the bustling heart of Torre a Mare: cafés hum with morning chatter, gelaterie swirl pistachio crema, and renowned seafood trattorias set white-cloth tables for leisurely lunches. Hidden coves and sandy lido beaches lie a gentle five-minute stroll away, while local buses (four minutes on foot) and trains (eight minutes) place Bari Vecchia’s Romanesque basilicas, Alberobello’s storybook trulli, and Puglia’s olive-grove-studded countryside effortlessly within reach. As twilight settles, watch the harbor blush rose from the rooftop, sip a chilled Primitivo, and feel the Adriatic breeze drift through vaulted corridors once reserved for a single family’s grandeur. Today, Palazzo della Torre offers twelve distinct homes under one storied roof—an invitation to live the dolce vita where city energy meets timeless seaside serenity.