Temple of Poseidon, Taranto

Name: Temple of Poseidon
Address: Piazza Castello, Taranto, 74123, Italy

#3 among attractions in Taranto

Top attraction, Temple, Ancient Greek architecture

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The Temple of Poseidon is a peripteral Doric temple located in the modern piazza Castello in the historic centre of Taranto, Italy. It is the oldest temple in Magna Graecia and the only Greek religious structure still visible in the old town of Taranto. The temple dates to the first quarter of the sixth century BC. It fell into ruin in the Middle Ages and parts of it were reused in the construction of other buildings. ()

Local name: Tempio di Poseidone Architectural style: Doric orderCoordinates: 40°28'26"N, 17°13'59"E

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Piazza CastelloTaranto 74123 Italy

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Temple of Poseidon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Taranto Cathedral, Palazzo Pantaleo, Chiesa di San Domenico Maggiore, Castello Aragonese.

~1480 ftNW
Church, Romanesque architecture, Baroque architecture
Taranto Cathedral, Taranto
8 min walk • Taranto Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Taranto, Apulia, Italy, dedicated to Saint Catald. It is the archiepiscopal seat of the Archdiocese of Taranto.
0.5 miNW
Architecture, Museum
Palazzo Pantaleo, Taranto
12 min walk • Taranto's Palazzo Pantaleo is an 18th-century building owned by the municipality. From 2000 to 2007 it housed some collections of the National Archaeological Museum of Taranto in the Old City.
0.4 miNW
Church
Chiesa di San Domenico Maggiore, Taranto
11 min walk • The church of San Domenico is a Romanesque-Gothic style church standing on the western front of the historic center of Taranto, the construction of which was completed around 1360.
~520 ftSE
Forts and castles
Castello Aragonese, Taranto
3 min walk • The Castello Aragonese is a fortification in Taranto, Italy. Officially called the Castel San Angelo, it was built on the site of older fortifications dating to Greek occupation in the third and fourth centuries BC.
~700 ftE
Bridge
Ponte Girevole, Taranto
4 min walk • The Ponte Girevole is a swing bridge in Taranto, Italy, spanning the navigation canal between Taranto's Mar Grande and the Mar Piccolo. The bridge connects Borgo Antico island to the Borgo Nuovo peninsula. The canal was excavated in 1481 as part of the defenses of Taranto. A steel and wood bridge was first built across the canal in 1886.
~1530 ftE
40°28'25"N • 17°14'19"E
Museo Nazionale Archeologico, Taranto
8 min walk • History museum, Museum
~220 ftNE
Church
St. Augustine Church, Taranto
2 min walk • Located in the small Sant'Agostino alley near the La Riccia slope, the church of Sant'Agostino has an 18th-century facade with a very simple structure, recalling the Rococo style.
0.8 miNW
Harbor
Port of Taranto, Taranto
21 min walk • The Port of Taranto is a port serving Taranto, southeastern Italy. One of the first in Italy for goods traffic, it is located on the northern coast of the gulf and plays an important role commercially and strategically. It has three entrances, two of which are operational.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Temple of Poseidon?

Nearby attractions include St. Augustine Church, Taranto (2 min walk), Castello Aragonese, Taranto (3 min walk), Ponte Girevole, Taranto (4 min walk), Taranto Cathedral, Taranto (8 min walk).

How to get to Temple of Poseidon by public transport?

The nearest stations to Temple of Poseidon:

Bus

Taranto, Porto Mercantile • Lines: 569, N431 (18 min walk)

Train

Taranto (21 min walk)