๐ฎ๐น Southern Italy Trip: Taranto
Taranto, a historic port city in Puglia, Southern Italy ๐๏ธ, sits along the Ionian coast ๐ and ranks as Italyโs third-largest port โ. Steeped in ancient history, Taranto was once a Greek colony ๏ฟฝ, later ruled by the Roman and Byzantine Empires ๐๏ธ. In the Middle Ages, it became a battleground between the Byzantines and Normans โ๏ธ. Today, its historical treasures include: Aragonese Castle ๐ฐ (right in the city center) Ancient Greek temple ruins ๐บ along the coast (now a UNESCO World Heritage Site!) Yet, despite its rich past, Taranto feels strangely overlooked ๐. Many old buildings stand empty and crumbling ๐๏ธโwith proper restoration and promotion, this city could shine โจ. But as things stand nowโฆ itโs not worth a special trip ๐ โ๏ธ. #EuropeTravel โ๏ธ #Italy #SouthernItaly ๐ #HistoryLover ๐ #HiddenGems ๐ #Puglia #CoastalTowns ๐๏ธ #WishItWasBetter ๐
