Located in the heart of Taranto, Piazza Garibaldi is the symbolic square of the city of the two seas and is also a true point of reference for citizens and tourists who come to visit the city.
Built on the project of Armando Brasini, one of the major architects of the "regime", the majestic Government Palace of Taranto was constructed to house the headquarters of the Prefecture, the Police Headquarters and the Offices of the Province.
The large rectangular square called "Piazza della Vittoria" overlooks Via D'Aquino, one of the main streets of the Borgo Umbertino and the quintessential promenade for the people of Taranto. It houses a majestic commemorative monument dedicated to the fallen soldiers of the First World War.
Originally named after Giordano Bruno, Piazza Maria Immacolata is a true living room of the city. Located between the two major shopping streets of Taranto (Via D’Aquino which extends from Corso Due Mari and Via di Palma which continues towards the Military Arsenal), this valuable urban space has been remodeled several times over the years until it took on its current appearance.
An Engineering Marvel
The Swing Bridge of Taranto, officially known as the Saint Francis of Paola Bridge, is a remarkable engineering feat located in the city of Taranto, in Puglia, Italy. It represents a historic and functional symbol connecting the old town with the new town, spanning the navigable canal that links the Mar Grande with the Mar Piccolo.
Ketos is the Euro-Mediterranean Center for Citizen Science that focuses on promoting the sea and cetaceans through training activities, education, scientific research, and environmental communication. It is located in the rooms of Palazzo Amati, one of the most prestigious buildings from the eighteenth century overlooking the sea in Taranto.