San Nicola: The Patron Saint of Bari and the True Inspiration Behind Santa Claus In the southern Italian region of Puglia, the coastal city of Bari holds a profound connection to a figure celebrated worldwide. Saint Nicholas, the 4th-century Bishop of Myra in present-day Turkey, is revered in Bari as San Nicola, the patron saint … Continue reading Love Bari, Puglia home to the real Santa Claus