Castello Aragonese
Taranto
(32 Km)
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.
Museo Archeologico Nazionale
Taranto
(33 Km)
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.
Cattedrale di San Cataldo
Taranto
(34 Km)
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.
Museo della Ceramica
Grottaglie
(27 Km)
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.
Museo di Biologia Marina
Porto Cesareo
(28 Km)
The Museum of Marine Biology in Porto Cesareo is dedicated to fauna and marine flora and its habitat. This was founded in 1966 by naturalist Pietro Parenzan, who then donated the collections to the University of Lecce in 1977.
Museo Talassografico
Porto Cesareo
(28 Km)
The Thalassographic Museum contains a malacological collection, a herbarium and rare fish species.
Teatro Crest
Taranto
(47 Km)
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.
Teatro Tatà
Taranto
(35 Km)
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.
Museo Etnografico "A. Majorano"
Taranto
(33 Km)
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.
Galleria Comunale
Taranto
(32 Km)
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”.
Chiesa della Madonna del Perpetuo Soccorso
Porto Cesareo
(28 Km)
The Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help is located in front of the Caesarea Tower and was erected in 1880. The building looks like a church with typical Mediterranean colors and is located on the seafront a few meters from the beautiful Ionian Sea. This is characterized by essential architectural lines and houses two papier-mache statues: the statue of Saint Caesarea and that of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, the patroness of the country.
Ponte di San Francesco di Paola
Taranto
(33 Km)
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.
San Pietro in Crepacore
Torre Santa Susanna
(33 Km)
It is assumed that the construction dates back to around the 7th - 8th century during the Lombard-Byzantine War, on the ruins of a Roman villa of the Augustan age, of which some parts were used architectural.
Frantoi Ipogei
Torre Santa Susanna
(776 Km)
Once a good part of the underground of Torre Antica was excavated and this, both for the friability of the rock, and for the need to recreate a dry and warm environment to facilitate the detachment of the oil from the ground pasta from olives. In these caves, created in the underground, were located the underground mills, called in the local terms “TRAPPITI”.
Torre Lapillo
Porto Cesareo
(23 Km)
Torre Lapillo or Torre di San Tommaso is a watchtower recently restored among the largest in the territory. This has a square base structure and an access staircase with three arches below, of which the last one added only recently: the staircase ended with a drawbridge.
Torre Castiglione
Porto Cesareo
(21 Km)
The Castiglione Tower was built in 1568 by the master Vicenzo Pugliese. In the 16th century, he was part of the group of defensive towers. Unfortunately, during World War II, the building was knocked down so that at the moment there are only a few ruins left.
Torre Chianca
Porto Cesareo
(26 Km)
Torre Chianca is an ancient sixteenth-century tower built by the Spanish to defend Salento from attacks by Saracen pirates. Its construction began in 1569, and became one of the most impressive on the whole coast of Salento.
Torre Cesarea
Porto Cesareo
(28 Km)
The Casarea Tower is a coastal watchtower built from 1568 by Virgilio Pugliese, designed by the engineer Giovanni Tommaso Scala. The building was built with tuff blocks, has a quadrangular floor plan, and is 16 meters high. Today, the structure is the headquarters of the Guardia di Finanza.
Torre Saturo
Leporano
(23 Km)
The Saturated Tower is located on a promontory in the province of Taranto. It is a Spanish tower built in the late '500. Thanks to its strategic position on the coast, the Tower was a fortification used as a sight point for dangers coming from the sea.
Torre dell'orologio
Avetrana
(13 Km)
The Clock Tower or the so-called Civic Tower was built in the twelfth century. The building was built to secure the housing and a public clock. The Clock Tower is located in the main square of Avetrana. Over the centuries this watch has undergone many changes, the last one dates back to 1888 by the company Rizzo and Guglielmi. The Tower has a Gothic style.
Castello di Raimondello
Taranto
(34 Km)
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.
Castello Medioevale
Torricella
(7 Km)
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.
Torrione di Avetrana
Avetrana
(13 Km)
The Tower of Avetrana dates back to the end of the fourteenth century. The building has special architectural and decorative elements of Norman art (1050-1070) of Puglia. It belongs to medieval times. Deep restorations have altered the original structure. The Tower has a cylindrical shape, which is the oldest part, decorated with classic motifs of the 18th century.
Colonne Doriche Nettuno
Taranto
(33 Km)
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.
Monumento al Marinaio
Taranto
(33 Km)
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.
Castello Avetrana Diroccato
Avetrana
(13 Km)
The first news of the Castle of Avetrana was received in 1644 when he was in the possession of Bishop Geronimo di Martino. Later, in 1656 he passed into the hands of the Romano family, the nobles of the city. Today it is not in excellent condition but it can still be visited.
Castello Motunato
Avetrana
(15 Km)
The first traces of the Motunato Castle in Avetrana date back to 1275 when it was donated to the Royal Crown. From here it passed into the hands of a series of feudal lords, until around the middle of the 17th century it was given in fief to the Imperials of Francavilla Fontana who held it until 1782. Today the Castle of Motunato can be visited.
Castello Imperiali
Francavilla Fontana
(23 Km)
Imperiali Castle was built in 1450 at the behest of Giovanni Antonio del Balzo Orsini. The intent was to offer the city a fortress that could support any enemy siege. The Castle is named after the feudal lords who bought it in 1572 and made it a stately residence.
Castello Muscettola
Leporano
(21 Km)
The Muscettola Castle was built for reasons of defense. The oldest part of the structure is one of the towers built between the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. In the past it was used by feudal lords as a place for meeting and parties. In 1980 the structure was purchased by the City Council, and recently underwent restoration work.
Fortezza di Laclos
Taranto
(36 Km)
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.
Parco Archeologico di Saturo
Leporano
(23 Km)
Artisse arte contemporanea
Mesagne
(33 Km)
Ceramica Rosaria Spagnulo
Grottaglie
(26 Km)