Taranto | The Two-Seas Pearl of Southern Italy

🏛️ Ancient Splendor Founded by Spartans in 706 BC, Taranto boasts one of Italy's richest archaeological landscapes. Don't miss: • MArTA Museum - Priceless Greek artifacts including the "Gold of Taranto" collection • Doric Columns - Last surviving remnants of a 6th-century BC Temple to Poseidon 🌉 Between Two Seas The unique old town (Città Vecchia) sits on an island dividing: → Mar Grande (Big Sea) - Commercial port with cruise ships → Mar Piccolo (Little Sea) - Calm inland waters famous for mussel farming 🦪 Gastronomic Treasure Savor local specialties: • Coze alla Tarantina (spicy mussels) • Orecchiette with turnip greens • Fresh seafood at the historic Pescheria market ⚓ Naval Legacy As Italy's important naval base, visit: • The 15th-century Aragonese Castle • WWII submarine pens at the Navy Museum Day Trip Idea → The stunning whitewashed trulli houses of Alberobello are just 1 hour away! #PugliaUndiscovered #ItalyBySea #AncientPorts #SlowTravel