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Taranto

Historic Center of Taranto – Aragonese Castle, Taranto loop from Taranto

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Italy
Apulia
Taranto

Historic Center of Taranto – Aragonese Castle, Taranto loop from Taranto

Moderate

4.0

(2)

9

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Historic Center of Taranto – Aragonese Castle, Taranto loop from Taranto

02:41

43.8km

260m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.71 km for 77 m

After 7.82 km for 75 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

524 m

Ponte di Pietra (Porta Napoli Bridge)

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The entrance to the Old Town coming from Statte or Massafra

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2

1.20 km

Cathedral of San Cataldo

Highlight • Religious Site

The aisles are covered by a trussed ceiling, while the central nave is adorned with a coffered ceiling known as the "golden sky of the Cathedral".

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3

1.21 km

Historic Center of Taranto

Highlight • Historical Site

The Basilica of San Cataldo is the oldest in Puglia. Built around the year 1000, it is majestic and beautiful inside with its coffered ceiling, its marble, its frescoes and all that is most intimate and sacred.

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4

1.60 km

Doric Columns of the Temple of Poseidon

Highlight • Historical Site

Archaeological site - here was once a Doric temple from the Greek period. Two pillars still bear witness to the former construction.

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5

1.60 km

Doric Columns

Highlight • Historical Site

The Doric columns, in the castle square of Taranto. The water fountain is somewhat hidden in the median strip

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6

1.77 km

Aragonese Castle, Taranto

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The origins of the fortress of Taranto date back to Byzantine times. The current appearance of the complex dates back to Ferdinand of Aragon, who had the outdated castle converted …

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7

2.02 km

Taranto Swing Bridge

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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 …

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8

41.3 km

Government Palace

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Large place right by the sea. Great view.

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B

43.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

11.5 km

7.83 km

1.95 km

1.85 km

Surfaces

19.7 km

12.6 km

10.2 km

1.20 km

140 m

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Saturday 29 August

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