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

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

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

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8.60km

70m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Includes short out-and-back sections

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Doric Columns of the Temple of Poseidon

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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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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 The current appearance of the complex dates back to Ferdinand of Aragon, who had the outdated castle converted …

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3.41 km

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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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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View of the Ponte Girevole

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The enormous Ponte Girevole swing bridge is the symbol of the Apulian city of Taranto (Tarent) and was built to connect the old town with the new town. Inaugurated by …

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5.67 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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