Trani is a historic fishing port in Puglia, southern Italy, between Bari and Barletta on the Adriatic coast. It's on Italy's mainline railway network so is easy to reach, and it's a lovely place to explore, wander or relax. The town is reminiscent of 1950s films set in old-fashioned seaside Italy: historic buildings fading with casual charm, boats in the harbour and sleepy dogs lazing in the midday sun by the deserted waterfront.
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The name of the city derives from the greek "monos polis" which means unique and singular.
Definition that is quite valid even nowadays as Monopoli is truly unique and fascinating. Man's first appearance is to be dated back to 20.000 years at least as testified by some archeological finds.
From the seventh century first with the Lombards and then with the Byzantines Monopoli becomes a flourishing commercial port located on the Trajan way connecting Benevento to Brindisi and soon it becomes a precious and desirable city to be conquered.
It hides above cliff walls in its dense labyrinth of houses, churches, monasteries and crypts spread around the port and the beautiful baroque cathedral, guarded by the stunning seafront Castle of Charles V.
The city nowadays rises to 9 meters above the sea level, located on the Adriatic coast, 45 km south of Bari and covers an area of 156 km with approximately 50.000 inhabitants.
The coastline is approximately 14 km long, short and jagged with over 25 stunning coves and sandy public beaches.
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According to legend Trani was founded by the son of Diomedes. It became important under the Normans who gave Trani a number of privileges. The town flourished under Frederick II, who built the castle. The glorious past is confirmed by the churches and residences of its old historic centre, including the XVIII century Palazzo Caccetta, Palazzo Quercia and Palazzo Bianchi.
The ancient town of Trani extends along the port into a small peninsula where the Cathedral of S. Nicola Pellegrino stands in a stupendous position directly beside the sea.
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According to legend Trani was founded by the son of Diomedes. It became important under the Normans who gave Trani a number of privileges. The town flourished under Frederick II, who built the castle. The glorious past is confirmed by the churches and residences of its old historic centre, including the XVIII century Palazzo Caccetta, Palazzo Quercia and Palazzo Bianchi.
The ancient town of Trani extends along the port into a small peninsula where the Cathedral of S. Nicola Pellegrino stands in a stupendous position directly beside the sea.
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Vieste is known as the ‘capital’ of the Gargano. The town, which has a population of approximately 12,000 and is on the easternmost part of the peninsula, plays host during the summer to thousands of tourists who bathe on one of the glorious beaches during the day and take a wander in the pleasant town centre at night. The Gargano that is today a tourist’s paradise was once part of an isolated area and was usually only visited by pilgrims heading towards the shrine at Monte Sant’Angelo.Explore the town further and its appeal really comes to light. The centro storico that lies on the rocky point of San Francesco is typically captivating with its charming 11th-century cathedral that was built on the site of a pre-existing church and has a series of steps leading up to its entrance.
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