Taranto's old town lies on an island between the Mare Piccolo and Mare Grande, connected to the mainland by only two bridges. Many people here still make their living from fishing and the oyster beds of the Mare Piccolo. The sea is present everywhere, even in the paintings of street artists.

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August 17, 2019

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Connecting bridge between Old and New Town - the bridge can be opened for shipping, so that they can enter or leave the protective bay.

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January 27, 2022

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The most iconic view is representative of Taranto, the city of two seas

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1. Urban tour of Taranto – loop from the railway station

6.25km

01:38

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Taranto Swing Bridge – Aragonese Castle, Taranto loop from Taranto

10.1km

02:39

90m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Aragonese Castle of Taranto – Taranto Swing Bridge loop from Palamazzola

8.69km

02:16

60m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 20 m

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Friday 6 February

18°C

9°C

46 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Location: Taranto, Apulia, Italy

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1. Urban tour of Taranto – loop from the railway station

2. Taranto Swing Bridge – Aragonese Castle, Taranto loop from Taranto

3. Aragonese Castle of Taranto – Taranto Swing Bridge loop from Palamazzola

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