Magna Grecia Travel Guide
Taranto
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Popular places to visit

Aragonese Castle
Discover fascinating insights into the history of Taranto when you tour its old castle, an impressive stronghold that once defended the city from attacks.

Cathedral of San Cataldo
Behind the walls of this important church are the relics of a saint and paintings and sculptures from the 17th century and beyond.

Ponte Girevole
Watch the moving deck revolve to let boats pass alongside this historic steel bridge between the old and new peninsulas.
New Cathedral
After visiting New Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Taranto. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the spas while you're in the area.
Taranto Cruise Port
Explore the waterfront in Taranto with a trip to Taranto Cruise Port. Amble around the area's waterfront or visit its monuments.
Spiaggia di Porto Franco
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Spiaggia di Porto Franco during your trip to Taranto? Make time to visit the monuments and cathedral while you're in the area.
Things to do

Bari Airport: Shared Transfer to/from Taranto Train Station

Private Tour of Taranto aboard an Ape Calessino

The City of Two Seas: A Self Guided Taranto Tour

Excellence of the sea: a food and wine journey in Taranto

Grottaglie: Private Tour Wonderful Stop if You Love Ceramics
Top hotels in Magna Grecia

Hotel Europa Taranto
Very friendly staff, an exceptionally good breakfast, and a prime location, highly recommended.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Relais Villa San Martino
Staff were all great, room was impeccable
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Salina Hotel
The Hotel is new and very modern. A great place to stay to move around Puglia Very clean and great restaurant and also breakfast Very recommendable
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Best Western Hotel Massafra
New, clean property that in on the edge of Massafra in a commercial area. Access to the main road is excellent but you need a car to get into the city. Taranto is a short 15 minute drive away.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Masseria Belvedere

Hotel Plaza
Liked the convenience and location. Room nicely cleaned and serviced. Staff excellent, especially Luigi at Reception who helped us. Breakfast was acceptable but we really appreciated the provision of yoghurt and boiled eggs. No laundry in the neighborhood other than the super expensive hotel ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2025

