Known for its fascinating history, architecture and gastronomy, the Italian city of Bari will host the world’s most important leaders at the next G7 summit, which will be held from June 13 to 15.
The city located in the region of Pugliain the southeast of the country, is the capital of the province and is located on the shores of the Adriatic Sea, in the “heel of the Italian boot.” With a population that exceeds 320,000 inhabitants, Bari stands out for being an important portin addition to a university and commercial center of relevance in the region.
The coastal city offers a unique combination of historical heritage and modern charm. With a past dating back to Bronze Age, Bari has been the scene of various dominions, including the Peucets, Goths, Byzantines, Lombards and Saracens. Each of these cultures has left its mark on the city, making Bari a place full of history and art.
Visiting the historic center of Bari is an unmissable experience. The city is divided between Bari Vecchiathe old town, and the most modern part, known as Murat. Bari Vecchia is famous for its narrow narrow streets and its medieval architecturewhile Murat presents wide avenues and technological buildings. Among its historical monuments are the Basilica of Saint Nicholas and the Cathedral of Saint Sabinus, which attract thousands of tourists every year.
A tour of Bari would not be complete without a visit to its most popular points of interest. Among them, the gastronomic tour, where you can taste Typical foods such as panzerotti, sgagliozze and popizze. Sea lovers can embark on sailing excursions and water sports. A splendid natural attraction is the Grotte di Castellanaa system of fascinating underground caves with prominent stalactites and stalagmites.
He port of Bari is fundamental for its economy, being one of the most important in the Adriatic sea. In addition to passenger and cargo traffic, it is a connection point for routes to Greece and the Balkans. The fishing It is also a relevant economic activity, complemented by a maritime industry in constant growth.
The agriculture and the tourism They are other fundamental economic activities in Bari. The city benefits from its Mediterranean climatefavoring the cultivation of olives, grapes and other agricultural products.
Tourism, for its part, is boosted by its beaches, historical sites and cultural eventsturning Bari into a destination attractive to both Italian and foreign visitors.
Borgo Egnazia it’s a luxury resort located in the municipality of Savelletri di Fasano, near the cities of Bari and Brindisi, which will receive the G7 leaders. The exclusive complex is recognized for its traditional architecture that emulates the trulliold rural buildings of conical shape and white color typical of the region.
Surrounded by Centennial olive trees and rocky cliffs facing the Adriatic Seathe complex occupies 16 hectares and has been carefully designed to maintain the traditional charm of the towns in the area.
Opened in 2010, Borgo Egnazia has become a favorite destination for celebrities and international figuresattracting celebrities like Madonna, David Beckham and his wife Victoria, Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel, and designers Dolce and Gabbana.
The resort offers a wide variety of services and amenities, including numerous streets, patios, squares and restaurantsall designed to offer a unique and luxurious experience to its guests.
The hotel is not only recognized for its beauty and services, but also for its ability to ensure total security and privacy of your visitors. This aspect has been crucial for its selection as the venue for important international events, such as the G7 summit, which is held with strict security measures by land, sea and air.
During high-security events like the G7 summit, restrictions affect both local residents and tourists, with prohibitions that include fishing, swimming on nearby beaches and the movement of people and cars in maximum security areas. These measures ensure that Borgo Egnazia can offer a safe and secure environment for its guests, while maintaining its reputation as one of the most prestigious resorts in Italy.
Among the extensive list of amenities provided by the luxurious Italian resort are:
- 144 rooms
- 11 sutes
- 28 villas
- Cooking lessons
- Kids Club and youth facilities
- Boutiques
- Two beach clubs
- Three tennis courts (including a grass court)
- Jogging
- bikes
- Aquatic gym
- Water sports and activities
- Diving lessons
- Windsurfing
- kite surfing
- Canoes and sailboats for rent
- Horseback riding near the hotel
- Smoking area and libraries
- 1 Michelin star restaurant
- Nearby beach
- Kids program
- Gym
- Golf courses and classes
- Meetings and events
- Proximity to the sea
- Spa
- Yoga
- Swimming pools
- tennis resort
- Watersports
Being one of the most complete and exclusive accommodations in the European region, it is easy to imagine that It won’t be cheap to spend the night in one of the rooms of the Borgo Egnazia. It all depends on the type of room you are looking for, but these are the options offered:
- Cost: Around 2,000 euros per night
- Description: Suite equipped with sofas, fireplace, stone table and sleeping area with super king size bed
- Includes: Breakfast
- Cost: Around 1,900 euros per night
- Description: Space suitable for the family, equipped with all the comforts, a private patio and a panoramic terrace
- Includes: Breakfast
- Cost: Around 3,000 euros per night
- Description: Immersed in olive trees, built in local stone and equipped with a private pool
- Includes: Service of a Massaia that prepares typical Pugliese dishes
- Cost: About 20,000 euros per night
- Description: Structure of 5,382 square meters immersed among olive trees, lemon plants, prickly pears, etc.
The G7 leaders will spend the days of the summit inside Borgo Egnazia. The inaccessible hotel, near the city of Bari, will host the presidents of the United States and France, Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron; the prime ministers of Canada, the United Kingdom and Japan, Justin Trudeau, Rishi Sunak and Fumio Kishida; to the German chancellor Olaf Scholz and the Italian hostess Giorgia Meloni.
It is also believed that the Argentine president Javier Milei will be part of the select group of people staying in Borgo Egnazia along with other leaders and important figures, such as the Pope Francisco.
The list of those who join the stay at the resort is completed with Abdelmadjid Tebbounethe Argelia; Lula da Silvafrom Brazil; Mohammed bin Zayedfrom the United Arab Emirates; King Abdullah II of Jordan; Narendra Modifrom India; William Rutofrom Kenya; Mohamed Ould Ghazouanifrom Mauritania and president of the African Union; Kais Saiedfrom Tunisia; Recep Tayyip Erdoğanfrom Türkiye; Akinwumi Adesinapresident of the African Development Bank; Ajay Bangapresident of the World Bank; Kristalina GeorgievaManager of the International Monetary Fund; Mathias Cormann Secretary General of the OECD and Antonio Guterres, Secretary General of the UN. The Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky He is also one of the most anticipated men in the room.
