Visiting Taranto: MArTA, the old town, the two seas by boat
The MArTA on Via Cavour, with the Gold of Taranto and the Athlete's Tomb; the old town with the Doric temple, the Aragonese Castle and the cathedral of San Cataldo; the seafront facing the Cheradi islands. In summer, boats to the Isola di San Pietro and the Tour Due Mari. At Easter, the Holy Week rites.
Sections: Attractions · Museums · Nature · Itineraries · Excursions · Accessible visits
- MArTA – National Archaeological Museum (Via Cavour 10): the Gold of Taranto, the Athlete's Tomb, the Venuses of Parabita, the Zeus of Ugento and a route from prehistory to Roman and late-antique Taranto, plus the Ricciardi collection.
- Old town: Doric temple, Aragonese Castle, cathedral of San Cataldo with its frescoed dome.
- Corso Vittorio Emanuele II seafront, with a view of the Cheradi islands.
- Swing bridge, between the Aragonese Castle and the Borgo.
By boat
In the summer season Kyma Mobilità's boat lines go to the Isola di San Pietro, where the Navy opens its bathing facility to the public every year, and offer the "Tour Due Mari"; tickets are booked on Vivaticket.
Easter
Those arriving in Holy Week find the Addolorata procession, from midnight on Thursday, and the Misteri, from Friday afternoon, crossing the city for many hours (see Identity).
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Updated: 2026-10-14
Updated: 2026-10-14
Updated: 2026-10-14
Updated: 2026-10-14
Reviewed: 10/23/2026 · by piero.avolio · rev. 1 · Period: → 2027-10-13
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