Taranto
Italy · PugliaIT
UNESCO World Heritage Site
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 Italian naval base. With a population of 185,909 as of 2025, Taranto is the second-largest city in Apulia.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 236,400
- Coordinates
- 40.464, 17.247
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Elevation
- 15 m
Overview of Taranto
Taranto is the kind of medium-sized town you find in Puglia, Italy. Records put its population near 236,400. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. What stands out most: adventure, nature and culture. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Taranto
Adventure in Taranto
(3)Under adventure, Taranto is tagged with Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Theme Parks. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Taranto.
Nature in Taranto
(2)Taranto's nature entries include Gardens and Wildlife. Everything listed here comes from what Taranto is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Culture in Taranto
(1)Looking for culture? Taranto has Mosques. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Taranto's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Taranto
(1)Nightlife in Taranto covers Events. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Taranto.
Best time to visit Taranto
The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Taranto, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Europe/Rome.
Similar destinations
Places near Taranto that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Taranto known for?
- Taranto, in Puglia, Italy, is best known for adventure, nature and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 236,400 residents.
- What can you do in Taranto?
- Recorded activities in Taranto include Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Theme Parks, Gardens and Wildlife. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Taranto?
- The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Taranto located?
- Taranto is located in Puglia, Italy. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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