Trani: Jewel of the Adriatic in Puglia, Trani, Italy

Have you ever been to a place in Italy that captivates you so completely and makes you feel like you are part of its past? For me there are only a select few that make me feel this way and one in particular stands out among the others: Trani in Puglia.

A secret and picturesque city on the Adriatic coast is one of these gems that draws you in again and again with its many charms. As soon as you arrive, you can instantly feel yourself readjust to the ‘slow living’ that the locals encourage and you can easily find yourself spend hours watching the light wash over the cathedral and play magic tricks with the sea!

Whether I’m sitting in a café facing the charming port where the strong azure of the sky nearly blends in with the sea or finding myself on a bench by the waterfront admiring its imposing cathedral on one side and magnificent castle on the other, I can’t help but think about the people that wandered these same streets and sailed this sea and I’m curious to discover their stories. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).