Taranto

Taranto lies along the shores of the Mar Grande and Mar Piccolo, with its historic core occupying an island between the two waters. Founded as the Spartan colony of Taras, it became an important Greek city in Magna Graecia; its National Archaeological Museum preserves renowned finds from that era, including gold jewellery. The Aragonese Castle stands beside the navigable canal, while the Ponte Girevole swing bridge opens to let vessels pass between the inner and outer seas. Fishing and mussel cultivation in the Mar Piccolo remain closely tied to Taranto’s identity. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Taranto and Apulia.

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