Palazzo d'Ayala, Via Anfiteatro, 74123 Taranto TA
Take the A3 motorway from Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi and Via Galileo Ferraris. Continue along the A3 and the A2/E45 to Sicignano degli Alburni, taking the exit for Potenza. Proceed along the E847 and then the E90 to Taranto, following the signs to Via Anfiteatro to reach the building.
From Naples Central Station, several bus routes are available, operated by Trenitalia and FlixBus. Depending on the service, the final stop may vary slightly, but all buses arrive in central Taranto, near the point of interest.
You can reach the center of Taranto by train from Naples Central Station. Along the way, the train stops at Potenza station before ending its journey on the west side of Piazza della Libertà in Taranto. From there, a short bus ride is needed to reach the destination.
The D'Ayala Valva Palace located in the Old Town of Taranto, is one of the most prestigious buildings in the area. Built in the 18th century by Don Ignazio Marrese, a member of a noble family from Taranto, the palace served both as a private residence and as a place of representation to host ministers, officials and dignitaries. The building overlooks the Mar Grande and incorporates the Marrese bastion, an element of the ancient city fortifications. In the 19th century, the property passed to the d'Ayala Valva family, of Spanish origin, who made Renaissance-style modifications to the interiors. Despite its historical and architectural value, the palace is currently in a state of decay and abandonment.
