Taranto in one day
Only one day to discover Taranto? This itinerary covers the landmark sights of the city of the two seas, from the Aragonese Castle to the Gold of the MArTA, with time for a seafood lunch and a sunset by the sea.
Il percorso tappa per tappa
Old Town
📍 Island of the Borgo Antico
Begin in the island's alleys, among palazzi facing the sea, ancient churches and views suspended between the two seas.
Scheda completa →Aragonese Castle
📍 Tip of the Old Town
Free guided tour of the fortress watching over the Navigable Canal. Don't miss the panoramic terrace.
Scheda completa →MArTA
📍 Borgo Umbertino
The National Archaeological Museum holds the famous Gold of Taranto and tells of the greatness of Magna Graecia.
Scheda completa →Seafood lunch
📍 Borgo Umbertino
Taranto mussels, raw seafood and Ionian specialities in one of the Borgo's trattorias.
Vittorio Emanuele III Seafront
📍 Borgo
A stroll along the promenade facing the Mar Grande, among Liberty palazzi and palms.
Sunset and aperitivo
📍 Mar Grande
End the day with a sea-view aperitivo as the sun sinks over the gulf.
Dove mangiare lungo il percorso
- Trattorias of the Borgo Umbertino — centre: fresh fish and Taranto mussels
- Street food in the Old Town: for a quick snack among the alleys
Consigli utili
- Wear comfortable shoes: the Old Town has cobbled alleys.
- Book the MArTA in advance on high-season weekends.
- Check the Swing Bridge times: it may open for passing ships.
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