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Taranto Swing Bridge – Aragonese Castle, Taranto loop from Taranto

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Taranto Swing Bridge – Aragonese Castle, Taranto loop from Taranto

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Taranto Swing Bridge – Aragonese Castle, Taranto loop from Taranto

02:41

10.2km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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613 m

Cittadella Orsini

Highlight • Bridge

Very nice round through the real "old town"

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2.54 km

Taranto's old town lies on an island between the Mare Piccolo and Mare Grande, connected to the mainland by only two bridges. Many people here still make their living from fishing and the oyster beds of the Mare Piccolo. The sea is present everywhere, even in the paintings of street artists.

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7.45 km

Piazza Marinai d'Italia

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The Government Palace is a building with an imposing and monumental shape, the seat of the Prefecture and of the provincial administration, located in front of the Rotonda Marinai d'Italia. From this circular square you can admire the panoramic view of the Mar Grande and the Cheradi islands. Looking out from the terrace you can see sculptures carved from the rock in the water, works by the contemporary artist Francesco Trani.

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7.67 km

Monument to the Sailors

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Bronze monument depicting two sailors greeting, cap in the wind, the sailors crossing the navigable canal of Taranto.

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8.08 km

Doric Columns of the Temple of Poseidon

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Archaeological site - here was once a Doric temple from the Greek period. Two pillars still bear witness to the former construction.

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8.22 km

Aragonese Castle, Taranto

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The origins of the fortress of Taranto date back to Byzantine times. The current appearance of the complex dates back to Ferdinand of Aragon, who had the outdated castle converted into a modern fortress at the end of the 15th century. The fortifications were further reinforced by the Spanish in the 16th century. At the end of the 19th century, the Aragonese Castle passed to the Italian Navy, which still owns the complex today.

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8.74 km