# Tourist Attractions in Taranto ![Taranto](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/locality-345-7fa9e500bf.webp) [Home](https://super.tours/)›[Europe](https://super.tours/europe)›[Italy](https://super.tours/europe/italy)›[Puglia](https://super.tours/europe/italy/puglia)›Taranto # Tourist Attractions in Taranto The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Taranto. Photos, reviews, descriptions, and links to maps. **5** Attractions **★4.5** Average rating **4** Categories ## About Taranto Taranto, a bold fusion of ancient and modern in southern Italy, rewards visitors with a rare maritime character and rich layered history. Set on a sunlit inlet where the Ionian and Tyrrhenian coasts meet, the city offers dramatic views from the Castello Aragonese and the ancient Greek remains at the National Archaeological Museum, home to the famed bronze statue of a horseman. Wander through the atmospheric old town, sample fresh seafood along the waterfront, and ride to nearby protean beaches or the pristine Ionian coast. Taranto also serves as a gateway to the stunning beaches of Pescoluse and the archaeological wonders of nearby Metaponto, balancing culture, nature, and coast. Quick facts * Country Italy * Region Puglia * Population 201,100 * Attractions 5 * Average rating 4.5 / 5 * Top category Park * Total reviews 18,633 [ ![Agoda](https://super.tours/assets/img/agoda-logo.svg) **Find the best-value stay in Taranto** Compare hotels, apartments and resorts across Italy — free cancellation on most stays. 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Visitors can wander maze-like stairwells, explore restored rooms, and imagine generations of sieges and skirmishes, making it a highlight for history buffs, photographers, and families seeking a dramatic glimpse into southern Italy’s past. P.za Castello, 4, 74123 Taranto TA, Italy **Opening hours** · Today: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 2:30 – 8:30 PM, 9:30 PM – 1:30 AM * Monday9:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 2:30 – 8:30 PM, 9:30 PM – 1:30 AM * Tuesday9:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 2:30 – 8:30 PM, 9:30 PM – 1:30 AM * Wednesday9:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 2:30 – 8:30 PM, 9:30 PM – 1:30 AM * Thursday9:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 2:30 – 8:30 PM, 9:30 PM – 1:30 AM * Friday9:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 2:30 – 8:30 PM, 9:30 PM – 1:30 AM * Saturday9:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 2:30 – 8:30 PM, 9:30 PM – 1:30 AM * Sunday9:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 2:30 – 8:30 PM, 9:30 PM – 1:30 AM Good for kids Entrance Parking [ Open on map](https://super.tours/go/maps/5680) [ Tickets & tours](https://super.tours/go/tickets/5680) [Website ↗](https://super.tours/go/site/5680) ![Archaeological Museum of Taranto — Museum, rated 4.7/5](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/italy/taranto/archaeological-museum-of-taranto.webp) 2 Museum ### [Archaeological Museum of Taranto](#a-archaeological-museum-of-taranto) 4.7 ★★★★★ 5,421 reviews The Archaeological Museum of Taranto, housed in a grand neoclassical building near the old town, showcases Tarentum’s illustrious past from Greek, Roman, and medieval eras with emphasis on the Magna Graecia era. Visitors can admire the famous Riace bronzes’ regional context through nearby finds, intricate jewelry, pottery, and mosaics recovered from local sanctuaries and graves. The museum’s well-curated galleries illuminate daily life, rites, and trade, offering informative panels and multilingual captions. Expect a concise, cinematic journey through ancient Apulia, with expert staff, quiet courtyards, and engaging audio guides. Via Cavour, 10, 74123 Taranto TA, Italy **Opening hours** · Today: Closed * MondayClosed * Tuesday8:30 AM – 7:00 PM * Wednesday8:30 AM – 7:00 PM * Thursday8:30 AM – 7:00 PM * Friday8:30 AM – 7:00 PM * Saturday8:30 AM – 7:00 PM * Sunday8:30 AM – 7:00 PM Good for kids Entrance Parking Restroom [ Open on map](https://super.tours/go/maps/5681) [Website ↗](https://super.tours/go/site/5681) ![Sailor Monument — Landmark, rated 4.6/5](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/italy/taranto/sailor-monument.webp) 3 Landmark ### [Sailor Monument](#a-sailor-monument) 4.6 ★★★★★ 946 reviews The Sailor Monument in Taranto is a striking seafront landmark commemorating Italy’s naval heritage, perched on a promontory where the Ionian and Aegean feedback meet. Rising above the waterfront with its commanding silhouette, the monument honors sailors and maritime history, offering sweeping views of the harbor, old town, and the wake of passing ships. Visitors can explore the sculptural detail, stroll along the quay, and enjoy sunsets over the Gulf of Taranto. It’s a meaningful stop for history buffs, photo enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a reflective, coastal panorama. C.so Due Mari, 74123 Taranto TA, Italy **Opening hours** · Today: Open 24 hours * MondayOpen 24 hours * TuesdayOpen 24 hours * WednesdayOpen 24 hours * ThursdayOpen 24 hours * FridayOpen 24 hours * SaturdayOpen 24 hours * SundayOpen 24 hours Entrance Parking [ Open on map](https://super.tours/go/maps/5683) [Website ↗](https://super.tours/go/site/5683) ![Piazza della Vittoria — Park, rated 4.2/5](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/italy/taranto/piazza-della-vittoria.webp) 4 Park Hiking AreaSports Activity Location ### [Piazza della Vittoria](#a-piazza-della-vittoria) 4.2 ★★★★★ 1,377 reviews Piazza della Vittoria in Taranto is a graceful urban green space set within a city famed for its ancient fortress and sparkling Ionian coast. This park offers shaded avenues, manicured lawns, and inviting benches where locals and visitors mingle, while fountains and artful landscaping create a tranquil respite from the nearby historic center. Strolling here, travelers witness a blend of modern civic life and classical Italian sensibility, with views of the city’s architecture and the sea beyond. It’s ideal for a relaxed break, a family picnic, or a sunset promenade. Via Niccolò Tommaso d'Aquino, 94, 74123 Taranto TA, Italy **Opening hours** · Today: Open 24 hours * MondayOpen 24 hours * TuesdayOpen 24 hours * WednesdayOpen 24 hours * ThursdayOpen 24 hours * FridayOpen 24 hours * SaturdayOpen 24 hours * SundayOpen 24 hours Good for kids Entrance Parking [ Open on map](https://super.tours/go/maps/5682) ![Ancient Greek Walls Archaeological Park — Park, rated 4.2/5](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/italy/taranto/ancient-greek-walls-archaeological-park.webp) 5 Park ### [Ancient Greek Walls Archaeological Park](#a-ancient-greek-walls-archaeological-park) 4.2 ★★★★★ 549 reviews Ancient Greek Walls Archaeological Park in Taranto preserves the remnant fortifications and urban outline of Magna Graecia’s ancient city, offering a tangible link to Taras’s storied past. Visitors wander along well-marked pathways that reveal towering remains, polygonal masonry, and sections of formidable walls that once guarded a thriving harbor and agora. The site blends archaeology with scenic waterfront views, museum exhibits, and interpretive signs that explain life in a Greek colony. Expect insightful relics, atmospheric ruins, and a contemplative pace that enriches any Italian history itinerary. Via Venezia, 74121 Taranto TA, Italy **Opening hours** · Today: Open 24 hours * MondayOpen 24 hours * TuesdayOpen 24 hours * WednesdayOpen 24 hours * ThursdayOpen 24 hours * FridayOpen 24 hours * SaturdayOpen 24 hours * SundayOpen 24 hours Good for kids Dogs allowed Entrance Parking [ Open on map](https://super.tours/go/maps/5684) [Website ↗](https://super.tours/go/site/5684) No attractions match the selected filters. **Spend your holiday in Taranto with a local guide** Skip-the-line tickets, tours and guided experiences on GetYourGuide. [ Explore tours & guides](https://super.tours/go/tours/345) Last updated 2026-06-18 Reviewed by the Super Tours editorial team Facts verified from public sources See something wrong? 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