06/07/2025: "Centri Commerciali Mongolfiera" are a well-known chain of shopping centers that are widespread in Puglia, representing a point of reference for shopping and leisure in several provinces of the region. Here is a general overview:
Common Characteristics
* Commercial Offer: Mongolfiera shopping centers are characterized by a wide offer that ranges from the hypermarket (usually under the Ipercoop brand) to a large gallery of shops in various sectors: clothing, electronics, household items, personal care, and much more.
* Catering: They offer various options for dining, with bars, cafes, and a food court with restaurants and fast food to satisfy all tastes.
* Services and Entertainment: In addition to shopping, Mongolfiera centers aim to offer a complete experience to visitors. They often organize events, workshops for children, and initiatives for families. In some cases, as in Molfetta, the shopping center is adjacent to a multiplex cinema.
* Accessibility: They are generally located in strategic positions, easily reachable from the main communication routes and equipped with large parking lots.
Main Locations in Puglia
The Mongolfiera chain has several locations throughout Puglia, including:
* Mongolfiera Foggia: Located in Viale degli Aviatori, it is an important point of reference for the city and the province.
* Mongolfiera Taranto: It is located on the road to Montemesola and is an important commercial hub for the Taranto area.
* Mongolfiera Lecce (in Surbo): Active since 1994, it is one of the historic centers of the chain, located on the Lecce-Brindisi state road.
* Gran Shopping Mongolfiera (Molfetta): One of the largest in the chain, with over 100 stores and a large food court, located in a commercial area that also includes a UCI cinema.
* Mongolfiera Andria: Another important center for the territory, located on the SS 170.
* Mongolfiera Barletta: Located in Via Trani, it serves the city and neighboring municipalities.
* Mongolfiera in Bari: The city of Bari hosts two Mongolfiera centers:
* Mongolfiera Pasteur: In Viale Louis Pasteur.
* Mongolfiera Japigia: In Via Loiacono.
In short, Mongolfiera shopping centers are a consolidated reality in the commercial panorama of Puglia, offering not only a wide choice of shops, but also services and entertainment for the whole family.
05/07/2025: Excellent shopping center, with various shops and within everyone's reach. Excellent food department with Ipercoop. The sore point is the bathrooms, not always clean and very poorly maintained with several broken or non-functioning parts