Trani is a beautiful town overlooking the sea with a characteristic harbor and a swarming historical center made up of artisan shops.
On the seashore there is the Cathedral of San Nicola Pellegrino and, not far away, the Castello Svevo strategically placed to watch over and defend the town and the port. The particular location, the moored boats and the signal lights make the port and its bastions a unique destination for relaxing walks.
The urban area is characterized by the delightful Villa Comunale, located on a large stretch of the ancient city walls. Near the center stands the Church of Santa Maria di Colonna, a typical monument of Romanesque architecture built between the eleventh and twelfth centuries by Goffredo di Siniscalco.
The legend attributes the foundation of the city to Tirreno, son of Diomedes. With the Bourbon domain, Trani became the most important center of southern Italy, so as to take the title of capital of this region, a title that lost in the Murate period in favor of Bari.