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Paquita74
What can I add? Those of you who already visited the majestic cathedral knows what I am talking about. A piece of beauty filled with intriguing history, built on top of an ancient church and decorated with the amazing Apulian-Romanic style.Perched on the sea, you will contemplate and enjoy its beauty from every corner, and from dawn till dusk.
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522riccardor
A wonderful church, a result of 3 churches built one on the other. You start from the lower one (the most ancient hypogeum of St Lucio, 5th century AD), then walk up to the mediaeval Church of St Mary (marble altar with paintings, 14th-15th century) and finally to the upper church of St Nicola Pellegrino (very simple in decoration, but majestic with white high columns). Once outside, have a look around the church for amazing view of the white facade and walls, and, finally, walk to the end of the long pier to have an amazing view of cathedral and sea
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ryedalerambler7
Beautiful cathedral with stunning old door and superb position overlooking the sea. We were fortunate to be there when there was a wedding (on a Monday morning!) and the family welcomed all the visitors to stay for the service. A visit to remember.
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ThomDijkstra
wonderful roman church, one of a kind. It is currently being renovated but still worth a visit because of it's unique architecture and history
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GlenysC116
The architecture and frescoes of this cathedral are very interesting. Dedicated to S Nicola Pellegrino and built over three floors the crypt is not to be missed. We were on an organised tour which included a guide who told us all the history of the cathedral. It is situated in a lovely position near to the sea and harbour.
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430rafa_s
I love this kind of churches where the whole beauty comes mostly from the perfect architecture. You enter the cattedrale through the underground part and then you can go up.
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HandyAndyLondon_UK
The cathedral and the harbour are in a very attractive setting. Famous historically as a major port for the Crusaders to come and go to the Holy Land. Now a major tourist place with imposing buildings and a very attractive harbour/marina surrounded by cafes and restaurants.
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6voyageurs
Superb building, like floating on the see.Do not miss the 3 levels (one under sea level), the ancient cooper door, St Nicholas relics and the wooden roof.
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lelaLugano
Wanderful, gorgeous, totally unexpected. Really worth the visit !It is on 3 level, one is under the see, can you imagine ? It is unesco site.
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274mrb
This high cathedral with its tall bell tower is like a lighthouse in the corner of the Trani's wonderful harbor-lagoon. Its setting against the sea is rare, spectacular, and the very best part of it. It is visible from the entire coastline, and defines entire Trani.However, being an old, Romanesque church, it is very modest. There is very little to see inside, and even the other reviewers who highlight its crypt or older churches underneath it...perhaps haven't seen many other churches in Italy.Perhaps an unfair comparison over the centuries, but if you look for architectural ingenious, artworks, richness and beauty, see the dozens of churches in Rome, Florence, Siena, Orvieto, Pisa. Trani's cathedral is best enjoyed by the sunset, in the gentle breezes from the sea.