Piazza Mercantile and the Colonna Infame
Guide
Photo: Sailko · CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
FreeSightAllow 15–30 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
The old town's main square, full of bars at night, with a column topped by a lion where debtors were once tied up and mocked.
A brief history
The 'column of shame' dates from the 1500s; locals still joke about it when someone can't pay.
Tips
- Best time
- Evening
- Cost
- Free
- Allow
- 15–30 min
- Free days
- Always free
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Good to know
- Area
- Bari Vecchia: The old town: alleys of pasta-makers, the basilica and the castle; lively at night.
- Access
- Step-free
- Indoors or out
- Outdoors
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