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Why go
- Pale pink, almost white Trani stone quarried locally.
- A 59-metre bell tower.
Opening hours
Today09:00 – 12:30, 15:30 – 18:00Show all
Don't miss
- Bronze doorThe original 1175 door by Barisano da Trani is inside; the exterior door is a 2012 replica.Inside the cathedral; replica on the main façade
- Choir mosaicsSurviving scenes show Adam and Eve and Alexander flying on eagles.Choir
- Sea-facing transeptIts three apses and Romanesque blind arcades face the sea.Rear of the cathedral
- Raised entranceA double flight of steps climbs about five metres above street level to the portal, framed by elaborate carving and an outer arch on slender columns.Main façade
Know before you go
- Monday–Saturday: 09:00–12:30 and 15:30–18:00.
- Tourist visits are suspended during religious services.
- For enquiries about access to the lower spaces, call +39 0883 500293.
Legends and hidden details
- According to an account, Saint Nicholas the Pilgrim landed in Trani after being mistreated, and miracles occurred before and after his death.
Interesting facts3
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32 panels
The bronze door’s 32 panels depict Christ, the Virgin Mary, Apostles and Saints.
Trani - Wikivoyage (see) -
The Crypt of Santa Maria della Scala contains 5th–6th-century floor mosaics, now hidden beneath wooden panels.
Cattedrale di Trani Basilica -
An inscription in the lower church commemorates Emperor Wilhelm II’s visit during his journey to the Orient.
Kathedrale von Trani - Wikipedia
Shorts
History
The new cathedral was intended to house the relics of Saint Nicholas the Pilgrim, who died in Trani in 1094.
- Late 11th centuryConstruction began over the earlier church of Santa Maria della Scala.
- 1143The cathedral was consecrated before construction was complete.
- About 1159–1186The decisive building phase likely took place under Bishop Bertrando II.
- About 1200The building was largely complete, except for its bell tower.
- 1939–1942A restoration removed later additions where possible and exposed the roof trusses by removing painted wooden ceilings.
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- 1960The cathedral became a minor basilica.
Accessibility
- Step-free entry The entrance is reached by a double flight of steps.
Sources: Trani Cathedral - Wikipedia · Trani - Wikivoyage (see) · Cattedrale di Trani Basilica · Kathedrale von Trani - Wikipedia · Cathédrale de Trani - Wikipedia · Cattedrale di Trani - Wikipedia · Cattedrale di Trani: description (its own site) · checked 6 Oct 2026
- Website
- cattedraletrani.it/
- Phone
- +39 0883 500293
Questions and answers
What is Cattedrale di Trani’s role today?
It is the bishop’s church for the Trani-Barletta-Bisceglie archdiocese.
Why is Cattedrale di Trani’s outline so prominent?
It stands apart from nearby buildings and is visible from both the city and the sea.
How old are Cattedrale di Trani’s choir mosaics?
They survive from a floor mosaic laid around 1165.
Who made Cattedrale di Trani’s choir mosaics?
They are thought to be the work of Master Pantaleone or his workshop.
What was beneath Cattedrale di Trani’s painted wooden ceilings?
The roof trusses, exposed when the painted ceilings were removed during restoration.
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