Palazzo Simi, Archaeological museum in Old Town Bari, Italy
Description
Palazzo Simi is an archaeological museum in Old Town Bari that houses finds from regional excavations across multiple floors. The collections include ancient coins, ceramics, and carved stones from dig sites throughout the area.
History
The building dates from the 1500s and was constructed atop ancient foundations that include layers of a Byzantine church and Roman-era structures. These historical layers are buried roughly three meters below the current floor level of the palace.
Culture
The collection features funeral pottery and everyday items from various periods that reflect the long human occupation of Puglia across different cultures. These objects reveal how people lived and what mattered to them throughout the ages.
Practical
The museum sits near the Cathedral of San Sabino and offers free admission to all visitors. A basement section contains three well-preserved Byzantine apses that form part of the exhibition space.
Did you know?
In the basement, visitors can see the remains of an ancient Roman residence with original flooring and a preserved oven. This discovery was made during archaeological excavations beneath the palace building itself.
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