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Taranto

Aragonese Castle, Taranto – Taranto Swing Bridge loop from Palamazzola

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Italy

Apulia

Taranto

Aragonese Castle, Taranto – Taranto Swing Bridge loop from Palamazzola

Hard

4.1

(9)

156

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Aragonese Castle, Taranto – Taranto Swing Bridge loop from Palamazzola

01:44

16.8km

110m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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4.73 km

Government Palace

Highlight • Monument

Large place right by the sea. Great view.

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5.39 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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5.53 km

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 The current appearance of the complex dates back to Ferdinand of Aragon, who had the outdated castle converted into a modern fortress at the end of the 15th century.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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6.88 km

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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8.10 km

View of the Ponte Girevole

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The enormous Ponte Girevole swing bridge is the symbol of the Apulian city of Taranto (Tarent) and was built to connect the old town with the new town. Inaugurated by Admiral Ferdinando Acton on May 22, 1887, the bridge spans a navigable canal 400 meters long and 73 meters wide, connecting the Mar Grande with the Mar Piccolo.

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8.54 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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11.0 km

Piazza Maria Immacolata

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Piazza Maria Immacolata is one of the most beautiful and popular squares in Taranto. It is located in the city centre, between the main shopping and cultural streets and was originally dedicated to Giordano Bruno, the philosopher condemned to the stake for his revolutionary ideas. It is very large and is adorned with palm trees, fountains and statues.

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12.0 km

Piazza Marinai d'Italia

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The Government Palace is a building with an imposing and monumental shape, the seat of the Prefecture and of the provincial administration, located in front of the Rotonda Marinai d'Italia. From this circular square you can admire the panoramic view of the Mar Grande and the Cheradi islands. Looking out from the terrace you can see sculptures carved from the rock in the water, works by the contemporary artist Francesco Trani.

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14.9 km

Archaeological Site

16.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.94 km

6.62 km

3.05 km

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

4.49 km

831 m

Elevation

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Government Palace

Doric Columns of the Temple of Poseidon