Taranto, Italy
Taras, Italy
Taranto, historically also called Tarent in English, is a coastal city in Apulia, Southern Italy. It is the capital of the province of Taranto, serving as an important commercial port as well as the main base of the Italian navy. With a population of 185,112 as of 2026, Taranto is the second-largest city in Apulia.
- City
- Taranto
- Country
- Italy
- Category
- Historic
- Suggested visit
- About 90 minutes
More places in Taranto
- HMS Abdiel
- National Archaeological Museum of Taranto
- Temple of Poseidon
- Ponte Girevole
- Ponte Punta Penna Pizzone
- Taranto Cathedral
Background: Wikipedia