For sale palace in city Trani Puglia

This prestigious property in the center of Trani, Puglia, a few meters from the Swabian Castle and the famous Romanesque Cathedral by the sea, is for sale on Fra Diego Alvarez Street. The period property, built in the 1600s, was home to the Pauline Sisters and then from 1870 to the Don Lorenzo Milani Public Institute for Assistance and Charity, which provided care for children with social hardship. The valuable building is spread over four floors and has a total commercial area of about 2,000sqm. The ground floor of the building for sale, with a stone structure and ribbed, barrel and cross vaults, consists of 16 rooms and a large and characteristic inner courtyard. In the past, one wing of the ground floor was used as a church with an apse. The second floor consists of 2 large halls, which in the past were one refectory and the other theater with dressing rooms. This floor has several ancillary rooms, including a large kitchen capable of meeting refreshment and hospitality needs. The second floor of the property for sale includes 9 rooms and services and can be used for various purposes, from office area to sleeping area. The top floor, on the other hand, consists of 2 attics and a large terrace from which to enjoy the breathtaking view of the town of Trani, the sea and the old town, with a splendid view of the Gargano. The size of the surface, the versatility, with ample possibilities for internal renovation, the ease of accessibility and the viability of the area, make this property for sale unique and suitable for any possible project of tertiary, tourist-receptive or even residential and multi-family development and even within the social-health sector. LOCATION Overlooking a charming harbor populated by characteristic fishing boats, the town of Trani stands out as a city with breathtaking views, rich in history and art stemming from the influence of Frederick II, who made Trani a maritime landmark. The Swabian Castle, strongly desired by Frederick II, rises a few meters from the Cathedral of St. Nicholas Pellegrino, known for its beautiful bronze door by Barisano da Trani and the crypt, a real underground church. The sea seems to embrace the Apulian city and helps make Trani a major tourist destination. The city of Trani offers a maze of narrow streets, arches and climbs, architectural excellences, such as noble palaces or the medieval and baroque churches, in which the property for sale is immersed. The location of this municipality is barycentric with respect to the region. The distance to Castel del Monte is also only a few minutes away by car.

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