Trani
A harbor town in Puglia where a Romanesque cathedral and a Swabian castle sit beside the sea, 42 km north of Bari.
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Trani is a seaport on the Adriatic coast of Puglia, in southern Italy, about 42 km north of Bari. Its Romanesque cathedral was begun in 1099 and consecrated in 1143, and it is built of the pale local limestone known as pietra di Trani. Frederick II founded the Swabian castle in 1233 to guard the harbor. The square in front of the cathedral is used for concerts, theater and opera, with the sea as the backdrop.
The old town has narrow streets and medieval arches. Parts of the former Jewish quarter, the Giudecca, keep their medieval layout, and Via Cambio runs down to the harbor, recalling its money-changers. In the Middle Ages the harbor was a departure point for crusaders. Plan a half day for the cathedral, the castle and a walk through the old town, or stay overnight to see the harbor in the evening. Summers are dry and sunny, with sea breezes that usually keep temperatures below 32 °C. Rain falls mostly in autumn and winter, so late spring and early autumn suit a visit best.
Trani in five
- Take the train from BariRegional trains from Bari Centrale reach Trani in about 35 to 50 minutes on the Adriatic line. The station is a 15 minute walk from the harbor.
- Visit the cathedral and the castleThe cathedral of San Nicola Pellegrino and the Swabian castle are the main sights. Check each site's official page for hours and ticket rules.
- Walk the harbor and old Jewish quarterLanes behind the harbor include the Scolanova synagogue area. Ask at the tourist office about opening hours, since small sites close on some days.
- Sleep in Trani to avoid the Bari crowdsTrani costs less than Polignano and Bari and is quiet after the day trippers leave. Use it as a base for Castel del Monte and the coast.Bari
- Eat seafood by the harborRestaurants near the quay serve local fish and the region's wines. Book ahead on summer evenings and weekends.
Need to know
- Airport
- Bari (BRI), about 40 km
- Getting there
- Train from Bari about 35 to 50 min
- Getting around
- On foot; the harbor, cathedral and castle are close
- Best base
- Near the harbor and cathedral
- Time needed
- Half a day to 1 night
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh12°Low7°Mild, quietJanuaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 74 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh14°Low7°Mild, quietFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 47 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- MarchPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh15°Low8°Spring startsMarchPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 72 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring starts
- AprilPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh18°Low11°Holy WeekAprilPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 39 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Holy Week
- MayClear8 rainy daysHigh22°Low15°Warm, greenMayClear
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 55 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, green
- JuneClear5 rainy daysHigh27°Low20°Warm, beachesJuneClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 32 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, beaches
- JulyClear3 rainy daysHigh30°Low23°Hot, busyJulyClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 27 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busy
- AugustClear4 rainy daysHigh30°Low23°Hot, FerragostoAugustClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 23 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, Ferragosto
- SeptemberClear7 rainy daysHigh26°Low20°Warm, calmSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 52 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, calm
- OctoberClear7 rainy daysHigh22°Low16°Mild, quieterOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 53 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quieter
- NovemberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh17°Low12°Rain, coolNovemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 83 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rain, cool
- DecemberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh14°Low9°Mild, lightsDecemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 57 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, lights
Average daily high and low in Trani, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Trani
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
15
- Feels like
- 13°
- Humidity
- 91%
- Wind
- 22 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 100%
Trani
11:38 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today16°11°100%Monday: Rain. High 16°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 100%.
- Tue18°12°100%Tuesday: Rain. High 18°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 100%.
- Wed18°12°1%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 1%.
- Thu17°12°7%Thursday: Cloudy. High 17°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 7%.
- Fri17°10°48%Friday: Rain. High 17°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 48%.
- Sat17°13°35%Saturday: Rain. High 17°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 35%.
- Sun20°10°21%Sunday: Cloudy. High 20°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 21%.
Updated 11:27 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Day trips by train
- Bariabout 35 to 50 min by trainA port city with an old town and a pasta street.Read the guide
- Castel del Monteabout 30 to 40 min by carA medieval octagonal fortress inland.
- Alberobelloabout 1.5 hours by car or train and busTrulli houses in the Itria valley.Read the guide
Before you go to Trani
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Rules for Trani, checked
- Most non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area. Check entry rules on the Italian visa site before you book.Source
- Dial 112 for police, fire or an ambulance anywhere in Italy.
- Cover shoulders and knees before entering the cathedral and other churches in Trani.
- Check with the Italian Ministry of Culture before you buy antiques or cultural objects, since some need an export license to leave the EU.
Plan around Trani
The whole region, bases and routes
Read the guideBariThe regional capital and airport
Read the guideTarantoA Greek-era museum and two seas
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Read the guideMateraThe cave city inland
Read the guideAll of ItalyRegions, rail, entry rules and money
Read the guideTrani FAQ
Is Trani worth visiting?
Yes for the cathedral beside the sea, the harbor and the lack of crowds. It is small, so it works as a half-day trip from Bari.
How do you get from Bari to Trani?
By regional train in about 35 to 50 minutes, or by car in about 45 minutes. Trains run frequently on the Adriatic line.
How long do you need in Trani?
Three to four hours cover the cathedral, the castle and the harbor. Stay a night for a seafood dinner and a quiet morning.
Is Trani better than Polignano a Mare?
Trani is calmer and cheaper with a cathedral on the water, while Polignano has dramatic cliffs and more crowds. Many visitors see Polignano for scenery and Trani for atmosphere.
Can you swim in Trani?
There are small beaches and rocky platforms near the harbor, but the sea is not the main draw. For beaches, head to the coast south of Bari or north toward Barletta.