Trani Voyage Tips and guide

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.

Trani is well served by trains as it is on the main line going north from Bari. The train from Bari to takes approximately 30 minutes. The old town is within walking distance of the train station.

• Highway - "Autostrada" A14 Bologna-Taranto, exit "Trani"
• Freeway - "Strada Statale" 16BIS direction Bari-Foggia, exit Trani Downtown (Trani Centro) or "Strada Statale" 98 direction Bari-Foggia, exit Corato-Trani and follow direction to Trani

Bus service is offered from Trani to Naples by Autolinee Marino, Tel +39 080.3112335, Fax: +39 080.3117537. One way €16, round trip €32. No credit cards or electronic payments accepted.

The most convenient way to reach Trani is via Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI), which is about 40 km (25 miles) away.

On foot: the centre of the city is entirely walkable.

By bike: bicycles could be rented in town. Trani offers a dedicated cycling lane along the coast.

• La Cattedrale (The Cathedral), 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. 
• Monastero di Colonna, Peninsola di Colonna
• Castello Svevo, Piazza Re Manfredi. The Swabian castle is one of the most important and best readable among Frederick's castles. 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. The harbour front is full of restaurants, bars and cafes, making it the best spot to enjoy an aperitif as the sun sets behind the cathedral.
• Il Palazzo della Pretura (Palazzo Candido)
• 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. The Villa Comunale is open daily from 7:00 to midnight.
• Museo Diocesiano, Palazzo Lodispoto, Piazza Duomo 8/9

• Sant'Antonio Abate e Fortino, Via Statuti Marittimi
• Sant'Anna, Via de la Giudea
• Sant'Andrea, Via Mario Pagano
• Sant'Agostino, Piazza Gradenigo
• Santa Teresa, Piazza Sedile San Marco
• Santa Maria Scolanova, Via Scolanova
• Santa Chiara, Piazza Regina Elena
• San Toma, Piazza San Toma
• San Rocco, Via San Giorgio
• San Nicola Piccinino, Via Prologo
• San Martino, Via San Martino
• San Luigi, Piazza Mazzini
• San Giovanni, Via Beltrani
• San Giacomo (was known as Chiesa del San Russis), Via Romito
• San Francesco, Piazza della Libertà
• San Donato and Torre Dell'Orologio (Clock Tower), Via Porta Antica
• San Domenico, Piazza Plebiscito
• Ognissanti (also known as Chiesa dei Templari), Via Ognissanti
• Chiesa del Miracolo Eucaristico (also known as Cappella di San Salvatore or Cappella dell'Ebrea), Via Lagalante
• Chiesa del Carmine, Piazza Tiepolo

• Casa de Agnete
• Palazzo Antonacci Telesio
• Palazzo Arcivescovile
• Palazzo Cacetta
• Palazzo Covelli
• Palazzo de Angelis
• Palazzo della Pretura
• Palazzo Filisio
• Palazzo Gadaleda
• Palazzo Lambert
• Palazzo Quercia
• Palazzo Torres
• Palazzo Valenzano
• Palazzo Vischi

• Calice di San Lorenzo. August. An event dedicated to wine enthusiasts, featuring a selection of the finest local wines paired with local sweet and savory specialties, available at the food stalls set up near the Cathedral. The event is also accompanied by musical entertainment. 20€. (updated May 2026)

• 41.28203516.4177451 International Trani Tango, Piazza Duomo. July. Every year, the city hosts an event dedicated to dance enthusiasts. For the duration of the event, the town is taken over by music, dance classes and performances dedicated to the genre of tango.  (updated May 2026)

• Convivio, Via San Giorgio (adjacent to Mare Resort), ☏ +39 0883481883.  
• Ristorante il Melograno, Via Giovanni Bovio, 189, ☏ +39 0883486966. closed Wednesday.  
• Portanova, Piazza Ferdinando Lambert, 7, ☏ +39 0883-508386.  
• Gallo Restaurant (Di Gallo Alessandro), via Statuti Marttimi 48/50, ☏ +39 0883487255. closed Wednesday.  
• Mari Trattoria-Braceria, via Ognissanti 84, ☏ +39 3490765939. Cucina Tipica Pugliese 
• Amadeus, Via Statuti Marittimi 34 (along the port), ☏ +39 347 48 13 157. They have gluten free pizza and gluten free beer. 

• Palazzo Filisio Hotel Regia Restaurant, M, Piazza Duomo, 2, ☏ +39 0883 500931.  (updated Jun 2017)
• Hotel San Paolo al Convento, Via Statuti Marittimi, 111, ☏ +39 0883 482949. Not bad if you want to look at the harbor or breakwater. €157. (updated Jun 2017)
• ibis Styles Trani, Corso Imbriani, 137, ☏ +39 0883 588010, fax: +39 0883 587625. Complimentary breakfast and right by the train tracks, if that's a good thing. (updated Jun 2017)
• Hotel Capirro, Via A. Maria di Francia, 137, ☏ +39 0883 587012, fax: +39 0883 589582.  (updated Jun 2017)
• Hotel Riviera, Via Galilei, 6, ☏ +39 0883 483222, +39 0883 482725, fax: +39 0883 483222.  (updated Jun 2017)
• Albergo Lucy, Piazza Plebiscito, 11, ☏ +39 0883 481022, +39 334 7039635 (mobile).  (updated Jun 2017)
• Mare Resort, Piazza Quercia, 8- 70059 Trani (near the port), ☏ +39 0883-486411. Resort in an old Palazzo