What to see in Taranto
Castles, churches and crypts, museums, beaches and nature: photos, description, how to get there and the events on nearby.
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Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo FornaroThis 18th-century building nestled on the main street of the old town
center of Taranto is today home to a medieval museum. Taranto
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo GaleotaImportant 18th-century stately residence in the heart of the old town of
Taranto. Taranto
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo PantaleoPalazzo Pantaleo is one of the few remaining intact 18th-century buildings
in Taranto. It houses inside it the Ethnographic Museum Alfredo Majorano. Taranto
Nature and gardensParco Naturale Regionale Terra delle GravineSet againt a natural backdrop of the karst phenomena of Terra delle Gravine
Regional Nature Park, the enchanting rocky villages welcome visitors into
their cave houses, crypts and sanctuaries. Taranto
FunPiazza FontanaAn ancient trading crossroads and meeting place, Fontana Square is still
the beating heart of the city's commercial activities. Taranto
FunPiazza Maria ImmacolataMaria Immacolata Square is the beating heart of the new city from which the
lively Aquino and Palma streets originate. Taranto
Castles, towers and palacesPonte girevoleEmblem of the city of Taranto, this bridge connects the island of the
ancient village to the modern city. Taranto
Sea and cavesPorto di TarantoA safe port since pre-classical times Taranto
Sea and cavesOuter Industrial HarbourThe outer industrial harbor of Taranto lies between Punta Rondinella and the mouth of the Tara River, protected by a breakwater barrier… Taranto
Sea and cavesInternal Industrial Port of TarantoOn the northern coast of the Mar Grande lies the internal industrial port, just west of the commercial port. Taranto
Sea and cavesTaranto Commercial PortLocated in the northeast part of Mar Grande in Taranto is the Commercial Port. Taranto
Sea and cavesPalude La Vela Regional Controlled Nature ReservePalude La Vela, overlooking the shores of Mar Piccolo, keeps herons, little
egrets and common sandpipers amid the reeds, marshes and wild orchids. Taranto
ArchaeologyAthletes chamber tombThe Tomba degli Atleti, with its seven sarcophagi, is the most important
funerary monument of the Archaic period in the area of Taranto. Taranto
ArchaeologyFour-chambers tombThe Hypogeum Genoviva, an important funeral monument in Taranto, consists
of four chamber tombs. Taranto
Nature and gardensVilla PeripatoVilla Peripato is a green paradise and allows for an ideal journey into
Taranto's history through the many archaeological finds. Taranto- Museums and theatresState Archives of TarantoIs responsible for the preservation, protection and exploitation of documents of historical importance produced by the peripheral pre-unitary organs, Taranto
- Museums and theatresBios Taras - Natural History MuseumThe Bios Taras Museum collects more than 4,000 scientific artifacts from around the world Taranto
- Churches and cryptsChurch Of Sant’AgostinoIn the heart of the old town stands the Church which keeps the remains of Thomas Aquinas. Taranto
- Churches and cryptsConvento di Sant’AntonioIn the vicinity of the green zone of Villa Peripato, the Convent of Saint Antonio of Padua is a small gem of Taranto's sacred architecture. Taranto
- Sea and cavesLega Navale Italiana - TarantoThe Lega Navale in Taranto has a water basin enclosed by two breakwater moles with a pier extending approximately 150m. Taranto
- Sea and cavesLido BrunoLido Bruno, with its fine sand and its cliff surrounded by the crystal clear and clean water of the Ionian Sea, is located not far away from the city of Taranto. Taranto
- Farmhouses and oil millsMasseria San PietroMasseria San Pietro is a 15th-century architectural complex with an adjoining medieval Basilica located on the outskirts of Taranto. Taranto
- Sea and cavesPorticciolo dell'Isola di San PaoloIn the Mar Grande, southeast of San Pietro Island, lies San Paolo Island, home to a Navy dock. Taranto
- Churches and cryptsSanctuary of MonteolivetoIn the ancient village of Monteoliveto, stands the homonymous Sanctuary of the same name, wanted by Compagnia di Gesù. Taranto
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)