What to see in Taranto
Castles, churches and crypts, museums, beaches and nature: photos, description, how to get there and the events on nearby.
10 places
Churches and cryptsCathedral of San CataldoA triumph of stuccoes, marbles and statues enshrouds the visitor stepping
inside the basilica dedicated to San Cataldo, among Taranto's most
sumptuous churches. Taranto
Churches and cryptsChiesa di Sant'Andrea degli ArmeniThe 14th-century church where Armenians once gathered to pray is now the
focus of an innovative project to enhance the city's cultural heritage. Taranto
Churches and cryptsConcattedrale Gran Madre di DioA large sail soars into the sky becoming part of it: it’s Gio Ponti’s last
creation in Italy. Taranto
Churches and cryptsConvento degli AlcantariniThe fascinating Alcantarini Convent complex is now home to the National
Archeological Museum of Taranto, one of the most important in Italy. Taranto
Churches and cryptsCripta del RedentoreAn ancient chamber tomb of classical origin, the Crypt of the Redeemer is
the oldest Christian place of worship in Taranto. Taranto
Churches and cryptsEx Convento di San DomenicoThe church and the adjoining Convent form one of the oldest and best
preserved complexes in the entire historic center. Taranto
Churches and cryptsMonastery of Santa Maria della GiustiziaIn the vicinity of the Tara River, the complex is inserted in the
industrial are of the city of the two seas. 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
- 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)