Palazzo Fornaro

In the heart of Taranto's historic center, on the central Via Duomo, stands Palazzo Fornaro, an ancient 18th-century mansion.\n\nThe facade features linear geometries, in slight contrast to the more ornate coat of arms of the noble Fornaro family, while on the second floor, 18th-century stylistic elements stand out with finely molded architraves and decorations on the wooden ceiling beams.\n\nNow home to the Maria d'Enghien medieval museum, the palazzo is an important repository for understanding the history of the Principality of Taranto. Spread over several levels, it houses, among other things, a faithful reproduction of some artisan workshops.