Trani Cathedral, Romanesque cathedral in Trani, Italy
The cathedral rises 59 meters above the Adriatic Sea, featuring a limestone structure with a central bronze door and a prominent transept.
Construction began in 1099 on the site of Santa Maria della Scala church, with major work completed between 1159 and 1186 under Bishop Bertrando II.
The bronze portal, created by Barisano da Trani in 1175, displays religious scenes through a mixture of Byzantine and Islamic artistic influences.
Located at coordinates 41.282222, 16.4185, the cathedral receives 450,000 visitors annually and operates as the seat of the Trani-Barletta-Bisceglie archdiocese.
The cathedral contains three levels of churches: the main floor, a lower crypt dedicated to Saint Nicholas, and a subterranean chamber below sea level.
Location: Trani
Inception: 1099
Official opening: 1099
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Height: 59 m
Made from material: calcium oxide
Address: Piazza Duomo, 76125 Trani BT 76125
Website: http://cattedraletrani.it/IT
GPS coordinates: 41.28222,16.41850
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:05
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