Overview
Between the sea and small lighthouses, with a breathtaking view of the city of Bari, the San Cataldo Pier is a 600-metre-long stone arm in front of the city's San Cataldo district and recently the focus of a project to create a marina for mega yachts. Built in the port area of Bari before the Second World War, it was the exceptional backdrop for a historical event of worldwide importance: Guglielmo Marconi made the first radiotelegraph connectionwith Antivari from here on 3 August 1904.
In December 1943, Bari was bombed by German aircraft and the entire port area, including San Cataldo, was destroyed. A near tragedy: a cargo of chemical weapons from a destroyed vessel poisoned rescuers and sailors in the area, but the fumes from the battle did not reach the city, causing worse damage. Why? According to legend, San Nicola had 'persuaded' the winds to blow offshore.
San Cataldo Pier
is now considered an ideal destination for fishermen and nearby, you'll find the famous San Cataldo Lighthouse, built in 1869 in an octagonal shape: 66.5 metres high and 380 steps.
Molo S. Cataldo, Bari BA, Italia
