Why visiting Taranto?
Taranto, the city of the two seas
The real charm of Taranto, located on the beautiful Ionian Sea, lies in its contradictory nature. On the one hand, it is a city full of fishermen and mussels, on the other, it is a huge naval port, full of warships and submarines. Its tormented history, a consequence of its strategic position in the Mediterranean, has left a legacy that makes the town well worth a visit. Allied to this is its unique setting and shape, positioned, as it is, around two large bays: the Mar Grande, where the commercial port is located, and the Mar Piccolo, flanked by the old town centre, where the fishing fleet flourishes and the city can be appreciated in its purest form. Thanks to the presence of these two bays, Taranto is known as "the city of the two seas".
If you’re interested in history, we recommend a trip to the National Archaeological Museum, home to numerous Greek, Roman and Apulian artefacts such as the Ori di Taranto, a collection of gold objéts d’art that bear testimony to the city’s glorious past.
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My favorite diners in Taranto
Biga
Biga is balance of flavors through careful and accurate matching of the ingredients. Their passion for high quality comes from choosing their suppliers to procuring the best raw materials available in the area. Stop by and give it a try. We are waiting for you at Biga - Pizza, Flavors and Health 🍃
Address:
📍Porte dello Jonio
Website:
https://msha.ke/bigataranto#links
Why I like it
It has the best focaccia and the chef is simply talented. His troccoli cacio e pepe are the best dish I have ever eaten!
Dolce Morso
Pizzas, focaccia and salads in a contemporary setting with wooden panelling and celebrity aphorisms on the walls. The professionalism, variety of food and kindness in the waiting service of the waiters.The restaurant has very nice and private outdoor seating, from the hustle and bustle of the passerby, but especially from the bustle with the take-out.
Address:
📍Via Umbria, 260, 74121
Website:
ww.facebook.com/dolcemorsotaranto/
Why I like it
It has the best pizza in town. His pizza with bufala cheese is the best pizza you could ever eat.
Four Seasons
We step into Cosimo Mimmo Guarino's restaurant, Four Seasons. While inside, the past and the present blend to create a particularly cosy atmosphere: among the halls carved out of the stone and the fine ceramic lamps from Grottaglie, among the still evident signs of the original stables and the magnificent open cellar.
Address:
📍Piazza Garibaldi, 17/18, 74015 Martina Franca
Website:
Why I like it
A-class restaurant, everything was perfect: ingredients, kindness, course selection, service and cleanliness.