Things to see in Trani

Trani is a city in the province of Barletta-Andria-Trani in the region of Apulia, Italy. The "pearl of the Adriatic" has an ancient village and monuments such as the Romanesque cathedral and the Swabian castle.

The ancient city is full of churches, monasteries, and historic buildings. The church of Ognissanti (also called dei Templari), the churches of San Francesco, Sant'Andrea and San Giacomothey are interesting architectures in Romanesque style. Other places of great interest are the tourist harbour, the municipal villa, a rare example of a garden by the sea, and the promenade which goes from the centre to the medieval monastery of Colonna.

Main attractions: Trani Cathedral (La Cattedrale), Piazza Duomo. Built between 1150 to 1250, this is one of the most beautiful and well preserved Romanesque churches in Puglia. Especially beautiful are the bronze doors, made of 32 panels, made by Barisano da Trani. The panels are decorated with figures of Christ, the Virgin Mary, the Apostoles and Saints. The Cathedral is one of the most representative and valuable examples of Apulian Romanesque architecture; it is located in an isolated position near the sea, this scenographic location is of great charm and lends itself to the performance of various public and cultural events.

n2 Monastero di Colonna (Peninsola di Colonna).

Castello Svevo. It is used as a state museum by the Ministry of Culture. Il Porto (The Harbor). The harbour is the beating heart of the city. Villa Comunale (Public Gardens). The Villa Comunale is built around the ancient fort erected in the 12th century for defense purposes. The area offers one of the most picturesque spots in town, overlooking the harbour’s inlet. Regarded as the town’s main urban green spot, it is ideal for relaxing strolls. There are also two small beaches where you can go for a swim.