The collections exhibited in the museum evoke the role played by Taranto, under Greek domination from the 7C to the 3C BC. You should not miss the superb Poseidon , a locally produced bronze dating from the 6C BC, found in Ugento (some state with co..

A magnificent promenade by the sea, planted with palm trees and oleanders.

This public park enables you to discover, amongst its luxurious, exotic vegetation, a very beautiful view over the inner harbour of the port, the Mare Piccolo.

The church was founded in the 14C, but was extensively altered during the Baroque period. If its has façade unfortunately deteriorated, it nevertheless retains a beautiful ogival porch, surmounted by a rose window.

The old centre is built on an island which you can access by two bridges, one of which is a swing-bridge. To the East of the island is the Aragon castle , nowadays the headquarters of the military Marine command.

The dome was built in the 11C and 12C, then reworked at various periods. It currently has a Baroque façade. The interior is divided into three aisles, separated by ancient columns with Roman or Byzantine capitals. The ceiling dates from the 17C, and ..