A two-sea city founded by Spartan colonists, set on a strait between an open gulf and a sheltered inner lagoon famous for its mussels.
Go in May to June and September, for warm sea and lighter crowds.
- People
- 198,000
Its National Archaeological Museum holds the Ori di Taranto, an unrivalled collection of ancient Greek gold from the heart of Magna Graecia.
At the table in Puglia
A hot tomato and parsley broth softens pieces of stale bread, finished with extra virgin olive oil.
Brasciole pugliesiThin veal rolls filled with pecorino, garlic and parsley, simmered slowly in a thick tomato ragù.
Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva
Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva
Where to stay in Taranto
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When to visit Taranto
Average highs and lows across the year.
What to see first
National Archaeological Museum of Taranto
MArTA's Gold of Taranto: Greek jewelry unmatched since, in a museum spanning Magna Graecia to Rome.
Read the guideWhere next
Ostuni
About 40 km as the crow flies. The White City, lime-washed old town, olive plain.
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