About us
The Mediterranean City of Sciences in Bari is a permanent structure built in order to interest young
people and the wider community in science and technology. Its main purpose is to develop insight
into the applications and relevance of science and technology in the development of both the
individual and society.
The Mediterranean City of Sciences is part of the following international networks:
Ecsite (European Collaborative for Science, Industry and Technology Exhibitions): a
European network of all the organizations engaged in scientific communication for promoting a
hands-on approach to scientific and technological development.
Try Science: TryScience.org gives you the opportunity to appreciate contemporary science and
technology by interacting on-line and off-line with other scientific centres situated in different parts
of the world.
Masad (Mediterranean Association for Science Advancement and Dissemination): an
association engaged in strengthening the collaboration and scientific and technological
communication among Mediterranean countries.
The City of Sciences' main goals are:
• To promote and exchange scientific and technological know-how in the field of mathematics,
physics, natural science and derived technologies between Apulia and other Mediterranean
countries.
• To contribute to the safeguard and enhancement of the technological and scientific heritage of
historical interest kept in various sites of the University of Bari and Apulia and open the same to the
appreciation of the young generation.
• To encourage the spread of techno-scientific knowledge in emergent countries of the
Mediterranean region so as to facilitate their socio-economic development, with the aid of the
Community of Mediterranean Universities (CMU).
In this perspective, all our projects aim at:
• Promoting techno-scientific knowledge in schools of all grades by favouring a better use of
scientific laboratories and multimedia devices. Special attention is given to projects which may
encourage academic research and production so as to increase awareness of the relevance of
science and technology in improving quality of life and sustainable social development.
• Encouraging a systematic organization of scientific and technological historical finds kept in
Apulia. This collection includes bibliographic and documentary resources which are relevant for
historic research in the development of science and technology.
• Developing the research and testing of innovative methods for a more effective teaching of both
science and the history of science. Particular focus is given on the use of new technologies.
• Promoting the spread of scientific and historico-scientific information at a regional, national and
international level through a series of exhibits, meetings, editorial and multimedia projects.
• Promoting education and professional refresher courses through the collaboration with other
Universities and Italian and foreign institutions, for the management of museums and the cities of
science.
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70132 Bari Tel./Fax: 0805348482.
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PARTNERS
• UNIVERSITY OF BARI, devisor and coordinator of the project, is the referent for the funds
provided by MIUR.
• COMMUNITY OF MEDITERRANEAN UNIVERSITIES (CMU): connection and involvement of
students and professors of the Mediterranean Universities belonging to CMU.
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70132 Bari Tel./Fax: 0805348482.
C.C.I.A.A. .REA n. 548746
C.F – P.IVA07324310726
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Activities
The Mediterranean City of Sciences provides visitors with spaces where they can enjoy hands-on
experiences, interactive exhibits and antique scientific instruments.
An interactive lab guides visitors through a series of experiments in chemistry, physics,
mathematics and biology. Visitors can also explore a lab dedicated to the salt production. This site
has been created in collaboration with Le Saline di Margherita di Savoia and ATIsale.
The structure hosts National and International temporary exhibits, conferences, workshops,
meetings, animations, videos and science shows.
VISIT US
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70132 Bari Tel./Fax: 0805348482.
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The Mediterranean City of Sciences is divided into seven subject areas:
Appearance and Reality
Water
Light, Colours, Images
From the Sea to Salt
Materials of the Future
Mini Darwin in the Galàpagos
Telecommunication and Radio Astronomy
each one provides hands-on interactive exhibits and multimedia products.
Visitors can also carry out some simple experiments by using instruments and images from Apulia
museums and local sites such as Le Saline di Margherita di Savoia and Castellana Grotte.
At the end of the visit, workshops are provided on the subject of water which is a very interesting
issue for the South of Italy and, in particular, for Apulia.
The Mediterranean City of Sciences houses temporary exhibitions and events.
Appearance and reality
In this area interactive exhibits show optical illusions and "classic" experiments such as the Newton
Disc and the Mechanical Paradox which enable visitors to understand the importance of verifying
what is real and what is apparent.
Water
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In this area interactive exhibits show the different physical properties of water which is a very
precious resource. Fluid dynamics, the interaction with other natural elements and the chaos
theory are explained along a path through colored globes, fountains and an amazing vortex!
Light, colours and images
In this area interactive exhibits guide visitors to discover the properties of light and colour by
following a path rich in mirror images, rainbows and overlapping lights.
From the sea to salt
This space includes a laboratory which provides visitors with an insight into salt production, from
the different zones of Le Saline di Margherita di Savoia to our tables.
Materials of the future
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70132 Bari Tel./Fax: 0805348482.
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In this area visitors can take an amazing journey through the world of the most advanced materials
with the demonstration of their properties and potential applications. In a hands-on lab visitors can
also create new materials.
Mini Darwin
This area is dedicated to the study of biodiversity and Darwin's theory of evolution. The interactive
laboratory enables visitors to recreate the same experiences lived by Darwin during his expedition
to the Galàpagos.
Telecommunication
This area gives visitors the opportunity to have direct contact with the rest of the world through a
series of laboratories on new radio applications. Radio waves and its applications, not only the
astronomical ones, allow the detection of meteors and other celestial objects.
Cittadella Mediterranea della Scienza società consortile a responsabilità limitata–Viale BiagioAccolti Gil 2-Z.I.
70132 Bari Tel./Fax: 0805348482.
C.C.I.A.A. .REA n. 548746
C.F – P.IVA07324310726
IBAN: IT82I0306704010000000000932 E-mail: info@cittadellamediterraneascienza.itweb:www.cittadellamediterraneascienza.it