Trani Cathedral & Swabian Castle
Cattedrale di Trani
A white Romanesque cathedral standing by the sea, hailed as the 'queen of Apulian Romanesque', with Frederick II's castle beside it.
Trani Cathedral is dedicated to the pilgrim saint Nicholas. Built in the 12th and 13th centuries from pale Trani stone, its tall bell tower and seaside location make it the most photogenic church in Apulia. The lower level holds ancient burial chambers. Beside it, the Swabian Castle was built by Frederick II in 1233 and can be visited for a fee. On the south side of the cathedral is a harbor filled with fishing boats and yachts, and in the evening it's pleasant to eat seafood at a seaside restaurant and watch the sunset. The cathedral is free to enter, while the bell tower and castle charge admission. From Bari, the train takes about 30 to 40 minutes, and from the station it's about a 15-minute walk to the port.
Opening hours
Church approx. 09:00–12:30, 15:30–19:00 (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Norman-Swabian Castle of Bari
- Bari Cathedral (San Sabino)
- Bari Vecchia & Basilica of Saint Nicholas
- Teatro Petruzzelli
- Bari Seafront Promenade (Lungomare)
- Conversano Castle & Old Town
- Castellana Caves
- Polignano a Mare