Travel Reference
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Scolanova Church
( 0883 48 17 99; Via Scolanova 23; hours vary)
This church was one of four former syn-
agogues in the ancient Jewish quarter, all of which were converted to churches in the 14th
century. Inside is a beautiful Byzantine painting of Madonna dei Martiri.
CHURCH
Sleeping
Albergo Lucy
( 0883 48 10 22;
www.albergolucy.com
;
Piazza Plebiscito 11; d/tr/q from €65/85/105; )
Located in a re-
stored 17th-century
palazzo
overlooking a leafy square and close to the shimmering port,
this family-run place oozes charm. Bike hire and guided tours available. Great value: it
doesn't serve breakfast, but there are plenty of cafes a short stroll away.
HOTEL
$
B&B Centro Storico Trani
( 0883 50 61 76;
www.bbtrani.it
;
Via Leopardi 28; s €35-50, d €50-70, tr €70-80, q €85-100, quint €100-125)
This
simple, old-fashioned B&B inhabits an old backstreet monastery and is run by an elderly
couple. It's basic, but the rooms are large and 'Mama' makes a mean
crostata
(jam tart).
B&B
$
Hotel Regia
( 0883 58 44 44;
www.hotelregia.it
; Piazza del Duomo 2; s €120-130, d €130-150; )
A lone building
facing the cathedral, the understated grandeur of 18th-century Palazzo Filisio houses this
charming hotel. Rooms are sober and stylish.
HOTEL
$$
Eating
Corteinfiore
( 0883 50 84 02;
www.corteinfiore.it
; Via Ognissanti 18; meals €30; Tue-Sun)
Romantic, urbane, re-
fined. The wooden decking, buttercup-yellow tablecloths and marquee-conservatory set-
ting are refreshing. The wines are excellent and the cooking delicious. It also has modern
and attractive rooms (from €100) decked out in pale colours.
SEAFOOD
$$
La Darsena
( 0883 48 73 33; Via Statuti Marittimi 98; meals €30; Tue-Sun)
Renowned for its seafood, swish La
Darsena is housed in a waterfront
palazzo
. Outside tables overlook the port while inside
photos of old Puglia cover the walls beneath a huge wrought-iron dragon chandelier.
SEAFOOD
$$
