History of Taranto
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The origin of the city of Taranto dates from the 8th century BC when it was founded as a Greek colony, known as Taras.
Ancient coin from Taranto, with the eponym Taras hero riding a dolphin.
Coin struck during the Punic occupation. The images are from the classical Tarentine coins, but the coin follows Punic coinage standards.
Taranto naval base for the Italian Royal Navy's First Squadron (Note: photo is from the 1930s).
Taranto
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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 m
History of Taranto
…The origin of the city of Taranto dates from the 8th century BC when it was founded as a Greek colony, known as Taras. Taras gradually increased its influence, becoming a commercial…
Ponte Girevole 01
Taranto Duomo di San Cataldo 01
City Hall of Taranto
Taranto Castello Aragonese 2