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Taranto, Italy

Taranto, historically also called Tarent in English, is a coastal city in Apulia, Southern Italy. It is the capital of the province of Taranto, serving as an important commercial port as well as the main base of the Italian navy.

Type CityPopulation 185,909

Why go

  • UNESCO World Heritage Site.

History

Taranto, historically also called Tarent in English, is a coastal city in Apulia, Southern Italy. It is the capital of the province of Taranto, serving as an important commercial port as well as the main base of the Italian navy. With a population of 185,909 as of 2025, Taranto is the second-largest city in Apulia.

Restaurants & places to go

Super Ramen Taranto
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-15:30,19:30-23:30; Th off Features: takeaway, vegan options · 168 Via Dante Alighieri, Taranto, 74121 · superramen.it
Indoor
Bar Veneto
Breakfast, Cake, Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Italian, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-21:30 · 46 Via Veneto, 74121 · barveneto.business.site
Indoor
Milk & Coffee Bar Pasticceria
Breakfast, Cake, Coffee Shop, Italian, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 06:45-14:00 Features: outdoor seating · 96/98;100 Via Medaglie d'oro, 74121 · bar-pasticceria-milk-coffee-flli-andriani.business.site
Indoor
Ristorante Le Vecchie Cantine
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 19:00-22:45 · 23 Via Girasoli, 74122 · itadv.it
Indoor
Madì pizzeria
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 121 Viale Europa, Talsano, 74122 · madi-pizzeria.business.site
Indoor
Come Vuoi
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating · 34 Via Ciro Giovinazzi, 74123 · comevuoibaguetterie.com
Indoor
Dreher
Pizza, Italian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 81 Via Cesare Battisti, Taranto, 74121 · pizzeriadreher.com
Indoor
Osteria due mari
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 65 Viale Virgilio, Taranto, 74121 · facebook.com
Indoor

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Airports

Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta Airport (TAR) 15 km to the centre
Grottaglie, 75, IT — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Amat Idrovia per Isola di San Pietro
Ferry terminal · 1.5 km from the centre · Amat
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Taranto, Italy
Taranto, Italy
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Taranto, Italy — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Amat Idrovia per Isola di San Pietro, 1.5 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Taranto, Italy. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.