Historic Center of Taranto – Aragonese Castle, Taranto loop from Taranto

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Historic Center of Taranto – Aragonese Castle, Taranto loop from Taranto

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Historic Center of Taranto – Aragonese Castle, Taranto loop from Taranto

02:41

44.7km

250m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.71 km for 77 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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524 m

Ponte di Pietra (Porta Napoli Bridge)

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The entrance to the Old Town coming from Statte or Massafra

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1.20 km

Cathedral of San Cataldo

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The aisles are covered by a trussed ceiling, while the central nave is adorned with a coffered ceiling known as the "golden sky of the Cathedral".

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1.21 km

The Basilica of San Cataldo is the oldest in Puglia. Built around the year 1000, it is majestic and beautiful inside with its coffered ceiling, its marble, its frescoes and all that is most intimate and sacred.

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1.60 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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1.60 km

Doric Columns

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The Doric columns, in the castle square of Taranto. The water fountain is somewhat hidden in the median strip

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1.77 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 The current appearance of the complex dates back to Ferdinand of Aragon, who had the outdated castle converted into a modern fortress at the end of the 15th century.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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2.02 km

Taranto Swing Bridge

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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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39.3 km

MF CYCLING 🚴🏻

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bike service, specialized workshop, bike fitting, giant, olympia, mondraker, basso, opening hours 9.00-13.00 17.00-20.00 Saturday morning only 9.00-13.00

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