The modern town
The Revolving Bridge, the only physical link between the Island and the new town, is almost the symbol of Taranto. Extending over the navigable channel, it joins the two parties of town.
The silent bridge looks at all the navy units that rich the Navy berths trough the channel. The tree-lined sea front, facing the Great Sea, has always been object of pride for Taranto.

During the different moments of day it offers a spectacle that is a strong attraction for tourists. From the circular terrace we can see the Government's Palace built in the fascist epoch. From the other side of the town, the one turning to the Little Sea, the scene is even more fascinating. From Roma street the view runs far away to the profile of the typical land extending around the little town of Martina Franca, the Murge. After a short way, we get to Peripato's gardens, an ancient beautiful park formerly attached to the sixteenth monastery of Saint Antonio.

A few steps from here in Umberto main street, there is the National Museum. It is the most important one for the Magna Greece archaeology; in fact it offers to visitors same prestigious discoveries like the famous jewellery of the Hellenic age.
The elegant D'Aquino street is the place of meeting for citizens. The best known building is the Offices Palace built during the last decades of nineteenth century and today seat of same important cultural institutions. The long bridge of Punta Penna Pizzone is the proof of need of new goals. With its 1250 meters it represents a success in the field of road network.
Among the modern buildings the Good Mater of God's Cathedral stands out. It is a building projected by the famous architect Giò Ponti in the seventies. He thought to the church as a white gigantic sail extending towards the sky with a lot of symbols connected with the sea.

Another great example of contemporary art is the Resurrected Jesus' mosaic in the church of saint Antonio, finished in the first years of 1980th by Ferruccio Farrazzi. However, a trip around the town would show us many other important historical documents like the Triglio waterworks, still well kept. But before leaving, it should be better to make a break for savouring the delicious cuisine of this land where the fish and the seafood are of incomparable quality.
And then ...we wait you in Taranto.