Via Duomo, 174, 74123 Taranto TA
To reach the historic center of Taranto, take the A16/E842, the Adriatic Motorway, and the E843 to Massafra. Then merge onto the SS7. Continue along the SS7 and drive through Via per Massafra until you reach Via Duomo, the heart of Taranto’s Old Town, rich in history.
Several bus routes are available from Naples Central Station, operated by Trenitalia and FlixBus. Depending on the service chosen, the final stop may vary slightly, but all routes arrive at Piazza della Libertà, where a short additional bus ride is required to reach the Old Town.
You can reach the center of Taranto by train from Naples Central Station. 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 historic center.
The Old Town of Taranto, located on an island between the Mar Piccolo and the Mar Grande, is considered one of the most captivating historic centers in Italy. The ancient district, connected to the mainland by two bridges—the Ponte di Pietra and the Ponte Girevole—retains its medieval urban layout, characterized by narrow alleys and charming little squares. Among its notable landmarks are the Aragonese Castle, the Doric Temple, and the Cathedral of San Cataldo, the oldest in Puglia. Despite the challenges it has faced over the centuries, the Old Town of Taranto remains an invaluable historical and cultural treasure.
