Taranto district, Apulia, Italy

Places to visit near Taranto

Taranto is a city in Taranto district, Apulia, Italy, home to about 181,082 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit — 38 forts & heritage, 38 churches, 13 museums and 15 caves. The must-see places are Monumento Ai Caduti (1 km), Palazzo Degli Uffici (1 km) and Giardini Peripato (1 km).

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Taranto, Apulia
Taranto, Taranto district, Apulia, Italy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Taranto at a glance

Location
Taranto district, Apulia, Italy
Population
about 181,082
Coordinates
40.4644° N, 17.2471° E
Places within 50 km
137 (35 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Taranto

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Forts & heritage near Taranto

79 forts & heritage within 100 km of Taranto. The closest is Casa del Fascio (1 km); the best-known is Monumento Ai Caduti (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Taranto

60 churches within 100 km of Taranto. The closest is Chiesa di San Roberto (1 km); the best-known is Chiesa di San Pasquale Bailon (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Taranto

19 museums within 100 km of Taranto. The closest is MAR.TA Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Taranto (2 km); the best-known is Duomo di San Cataldo (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Taranto

18 caves within 100 km of Taranto. The closest is Grotta Sant'Angelo (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Taranto

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Taranto. The closest is Oasi Regionale Wwf Palude la Vela (8 km); the best-known is Parco Naturale Regionale Terra Delle Gravine (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Taranto

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Taranto. The closest is Spiagge Libere Lido Bruno (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Taranto

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 7 km on the road.

  1. Start in Taranto
  2. 2 km Castello Aragonese · heritage site, Taranto
  3. 1 km Chiesa di San Pasquale Bailon · church, Taranto
  4. 1 km Palazzo Degli Uffici · heritage site, Taranto
  5. 1 km Monumento Ai Caduti · heritage site, Taranto
  6. 1 km Giardini Peripato · park, Taranto
  7. 1 km Back to Taranto

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How to reach Taranto

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    Within 15 km of Taranto

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Taranto by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3879Casa del Fascio (1 km)
    Churches3860Chiesa di San Roberto (1 km)
    Museums1319MAR.TA Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Taranto (2 km)
    Caves1518Grotta Sant'Angelo (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens311Oasi Regionale Wwf Palude la Vela (8 km)
    Other attractions1010Torre d'Ayala (2 km)
    Beaches & coast810Spiagge Libere Lido Bruno (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints67Monte Trazzonara (27 km)
    Parks22Giardini Peripato (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22San Paolo Island (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Lago Salinella (42 km)
    Waterfalls11Cascata Di Riggio (22 km)

    Taranto: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Taranto?

    Monumento Ai Caduti (heritage site, about 1 km), Palazzo Degli Uffici (heritage site, about 1 km), Giardini Peripato (park, about 1 km), Chiesa di San Pasquale Bailon (church, about 2 km), Castello Aragonese (heritage site, about 2 km), Tempio Dorico (heritage site, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Taranto?

    137 places on Spotwander: 38 forts & heritage, 38 churches, 13 museums, 15 caves, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Taranto?

    Casa del Fascio, about 1 km by road; Monumento Ai Caduti (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Taranto?

    Chiesa di San Roberto, about 1 km by road; Cuore Immacolato di Maria (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Taranto?

    MAR.TA Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Taranto, about 2 km by road; Istituto Talassografico (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Taranto?

    Start in Taranto, visit Castello Aragonese, then Chiesa di San Pasquale Bailon, then Palazzo Degli Uffici, then Monumento Ai Caduti, then Giardini Peripato, and drive back — about 7 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Taranto?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Taranto’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Taranto on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.