Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 9, 74123 Taranto TA
Departing from Naples, you can reach the Church of San Domenico Maggiore in Taranto by car by taking the A3 from Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi via Via Galileo Ferraris. Continue along the A3 and A2/E45, then take the exit at Sicignano degli Alburni to join the road toward Potenza. From there, continue along the E847 and then the E90 to Vicolo Santa Chiara, in the heart of Taranto's historic center, where the church is located.
Several bus routes are available from Naples Central Station, operated by Trenitalia and FlixBus. Depending on the chosen service, the final stop may vary slightly, but all routes arrive in Taranto, with a stop at the Mercantile Port. From there, a connecting bus is required to reach the Church of San Domenico Maggiore, located in the city’s historic center.
You can reach the Church of San Domenico Maggiore by train from Naples Central Station. The train stops at Potenza station before arriving near the Mercantile Port of Taranto. From there, another bus is needed to reach the church.
The Church of San Domenico Maggiore, originally dedicated to Saint Peter the Imperial, is a remarkable example of Romanesque-Gothic architecture located on the western front of Taranto's Old Town. Completed around 1360, the church was built on the site of an ancient Greek temple dating back to the 6th century BCE. Its façade features a central rose window and a Gothic portal. The interior, consisting of a single nave, houses several side chapels adorned with Baroque altars and significant works of art. Over the centuries, the church has undergone various restorations while preserving its original structure. Today, it stands as an important historical and cultural landmark in the city of Taranto.
