Castello Aragonese
Taranto
(16 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
(16 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
(16 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
(17 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.
Chiesa Trullo di Sant'Antonio
Alberobello
(19 Km)
The church built between 1926 and 1927 reproduces the features of the typical trulli of the district. It has a Greek cross plan and a dome 21 meters high.
Ponte di San Francesco di Paola
Taranto
(16 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.
Fortezza di Laclos
Taranto
(21 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 Egnazia
Fasano
(31 Km)
In the Archaeological Park there are numerous finds from the ancient city of Gnathia. Outside the walls, there is the necropolis of the Messapian era, which welcomed burials carried out with different rites. Inside the walls, pre-Roman tombs were discovered. In addition, among the tombal kits found, there are also painted vases, known as 'ceramics of Egnatia'.
Abbazia Madonna della Scala
Noci
(26 Km)
The Abbey Madonna della Scala is located in the Municipality of Noci, not far from the town. The building was built in 1930, on the same structure where the Benedictine monastery was first located. In 1952 the building was restored.
Castello di Raimondello
Taranto
(16 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.
Colonne Doriche Nettuno
Taranto
(16 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
(16 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.
Museo Etnografico "A. Majorano"
Taranto
(16 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.
Castello Imperiali
Francavilla Fontana
(28 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.
Torre Saturo
Leporano
(27 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.
Castello Muscettola
Leporano
(27 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.
Galleria Comunale
Taranto
(17 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”.
Teatro Crest
Taranto
(9 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
(14 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.
Trullo Sovrano
Alberobello
(19 Km)
This is the only two-story trullo located in Alberobello. It dates back to 1700 and you can visit it every day. In the square in front of the square, concerts and cultural events are often organized.
Museo Civico
Putignano
(29 Km)
The Civic Museum is located in the Palace of Bali. It contains works, objects, furniture and a collection of weapons belonging to the eighteenth century. Since 1967 the Palace has been owned by the Municipality, given to him by Prince Romanazzi Carducci.
Parco Archeologico di Saturo
Leporano
(27 Km)
Ceramica Rosaria Spagnulo
Grottaglie
(16 Km)
Torre Marinella Diroccato
Massafra
(20 Km)