What to see and what to do in Arco Ionico Tarantino

Also called Castel Sant'Angelo, built on the foundation of a Norman-Swabian-Anjou defensive structure in the late XV century. Inside the castle you can still see the little cell where prisoners were tortured.

The Archaeological Museum of Taranto is the most important archaeological museum, founded in 1887. The building is on two floors: on the first we find the Greek — Roman section; on the second we can admire the prehistoric section dating back to the Paleolithic and the Bronze Age.

The cathedral of San Cataldo commonly known as the cathedral of San Cataldo is the oldest Apulian cathedral and is located in the historic center of Taranto. Dedicated to San Cataldo, an Irish bishop who died in Taranto, it was built in the second half of the tenth century on the remains of a medieval religious building and houses the tomb of the saint and other famous people of the city.

The Municipality of Grottaglie in the province of Taranto is one of the 46 members of the Italian Association of Ceramic Cities. The Museum was born on 22 December 1999 and is located in the Episcope Castle, in the historic center surrounded by historic buildings. It represents one of the most important Apulian museums dedicated to ceramics and currently houses 5 sections: archeology, majolica, traditional ceramics, traditional ceramics and nativity scenes.

Built in the mid-fifteenth century and dedicated to San Martino da Tours, one of the most famous saints beyond the Alps.

It overlooks the Norman Castle and, together, give the center of the city of Ginosa an aspect that is very reminiscent of that of the most classic Hellenic villages, a symptom of the influence that Greece has had in the history of the city.

The Aqueduct was built in 37 BC due to a pact that Marco Antonio and Augustus made at the time. Its function was to bring water from Red Tilles to Piazza Fontana, which is very important for that area. Its dimensions are: 207 arches and, from the explorations made in the underground aqueduct, it turns out that its length is about 18 km, and includes three different municipalities: Statte, Crispiano and Taranto.

The temple of Poseidon or Doric temple of Taranto is among the oldest times of Magna Grecia and is the only place of Greek worship, still visible in the Old Village. Of this ancient temple you can see today only the two columns of Doric order and also a base with 3 drums. According to testimonies, the temple is assumed to date back to the 5th and 8th century.

The bridge was built in the XIX century and became the link of the city on an island with the new district of the peninsula, which is located on a channel linking the so-called big and small seas.

Torre Brick was built in the 16th century with the function of defending the Ionian coasts and raids of the Saracens. It is located east of the Natural Oasis of Lake Salinella in the hamlet of Marina di Ginosa.

The Castle of Raimondello dates back to the period of the fifteenth century. The castle tower was demolished in 1883. The Castle is the main monument of the town of Raimondello.

The Museum is housed in Palazzo Galeota, the museum is divided into five rooms displaying items and documents related to the rites of Holy Week, the popular games of the past, the magical-religious rituals, the work of the ancient province.

It is located in the Aragonese Castle of Taranto and always awaits you with interesting, innovative temporary exhibitions and often in organization with the photographic circle “Il Castello”.

The Teatro C.r.e.s.t. , Collective for Expressive Research and Experimental Theater, was founded in 1977 and seeks to combine the languages of tradition with those of contemporary theatrical research.

It is part of network of the Teatro Pubblico Pugliese, which always offers a rich season of drama, dance, theater and music, and events for children and young people.

The Masseria Girifalco Tower is part of a set of agricultural buildings in the area. This type of building also had the function of a fortified passenger compartment. Specifically, the farm in question has always been used with the aim of controlling the commercial routes that united the Metapontino, with the areas of Materano. That's why the presence of the tower.

At the end of the eighteenth century, Napoleon had it built on the island of Sao Paulo. The fortress is a very important example of military architecture.

Gravina di Ginosa is a kenyon whose formation was determined by geographical, geological and climatic conditions.The anthropic attendance has been given it from at least 50,000 years ago.The site returned a tool industry dating back to the Middle Paleolithic, in addition to the numerous wildlife remains.

The monument to the Sailor is dedicated to all sailors of the Italian Navy and is located in the new village of Taranto. It is made of bronze and is about seven meters tall. The monument was positioned to 'greet' the boats that crossed the canal that connects the Great Sea with the Small Sea. The monument is now located at the port of Taranto.

The Medieval Castle was built in 1070 by the will of the Fogliani family who used it as a private residence. It is currently owned by the Maramotti family. It has a U-shaped structure, and inside there is a small oratory dedicated to San Luigi. The interiors are not open to visitors.

The Archaeological Didactic Museum is located within the structure called “Citadel of Culture”. The exhibition includes ceramic objects and finds dating from the 7th to the 19th century coming from the territory of Laterza and its borders.