Trani (TRAH-nee; pop. 53,500), with its beautiful architecture, fresh seafood, and breezy seaside strolls, is upper Puglia’s unsung hero. The contagious tranquility and local hospitality of this port town bring people back again and again, despite the local government’s efforts to resist growth in size and attention. Although its history may be full of traders, Crusaders, and saints, Trani manages to live in the here and now, inviting its visitors to experience life in Italy.
Trains run from Bari to Trani (45min., every hr. M-Sa, €2.60) and from Trani to Foggia (45min., €5.10). Buses from Trani’s P. XX Settembre run to Bari and Foggia (€3) and along the ...more
From the train station, walk down Via Cavour, the first street perpendicular to the train station, through Piazza della Repubblica all the way to Piazza Plebiscito, which is right in front of the relaxing ...more
Accommodations in Trani are varied and quite affordable. The best bet is Tre Re , V. Casale 58. This small hostel’s cleanliness, location, and hospitable owner make it a great find. (☎ ...more
Trani’s main attraction is the cathedral, located on V. Archivo near P. Trieste. The bones of Trani’s patron saint, St. Nicholas the Pilgrim, are in a crypt under the church. (Open M-Sa ...more
Trani is a beautiful city for a stroll, and evening sunsets by the port only add to its allure. Be sure to watch the sunset between the cathedral and the castle. Though deserted during the day , Piazza ...more
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