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Trani , town (1991 pop. 50,429), in Apulia, S Italy, on the Adriatic Sea. It is a seaport, a beach resort, and an agricultural center, famous for its wine. Trani enjoyed great prosperity at the time of the Crusades (11th-13th cent.) and again in the 15th-16th cent. Its ordinamenta maris of 1063 probably constitute the first medieval code of maritime law. Landmarks include the Romanesque Cathedral of San Nicolà Pellegrino, with fine bronze doors (1179) and a lofty campanile; a 13th-century castle; and a large public garden.

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Trani, Apulia/Italy Turenum According to legend, the name comes from Tirreno, the son of Diomedes. This might explain the Latin name of Turenum, but not the present name. It has been suggested that Trani might be a shortened form of Traiano, the name assigned to the place to honour Trajan^†. Even more probable, however, is that it is associated with a term trana or traina which, according to medieval dictionaries, has the meaning of a port well suited to the fishing industry. Trani lies on the Adriatic Sea.

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