Museo Nazionale Archeologico, Taranto

Name: Museo Nazionale Archeologico
Address: Via Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour 10, Taranto, 74123, Italy
Telephone: +39 099 453 2112

#10 among attractions in Taranto

History museum, Museum

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Museo Nazionale Archeologico (address: Via Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour 10) is a place located in Taranto (Apulia region) and belongs to the category of history museum, museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 69 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 40°28'25"N latitude and 17°14'19"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museo Nazionale Archeologico is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Taranto, Porto Mercantile (bus, 24 min walk), Taranto (train, 26 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Ponte Girevole (bridge, 5 min walk), Castello Aragonese (forts and castles, 7 min walk), St. Augustine Church (church, 7 min walk).

Coordinates: 40°28'25"N, 17°14'19"E

Address

Via Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour 10Taranto 74123 Italy

Contact

+39 099 453 2112

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Museo Nazionale Archeologico – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Taranto Cathedral, Temple of Poseidon, Palazzo Pantaleo, Chiesa di San Domenico Maggiore.

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Taranto Cathedral, Taranto
14 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.
~1530 ftW
Temple, Ancient Greek architecture
Temple of Poseidon, Taranto
8 min walk • 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.
0.7 miNW
Architecture, Museum
Palazzo Pantaleo, Taranto
18 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.
0.7 miNW
Church
Chiesa di San Domenico Maggiore, Taranto
17 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.
~1250 ftW
Forts and castles
Castello Aragonese, Taranto
7 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.
~880 ftW
Bridge
Ponte Girevole, Taranto
5 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.
~1340 ftW
Church
St. Augustine Church, Taranto
7 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.
1.1 miNW
Harbor
Port of Taranto, Taranto
28 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.
1.3 miSE
40°27'50"N • 17°15'38"E
Biblioteca Acclavio, Taranto
35 min walk • Library

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo Nazionale Archeologico open?

Museo Nazionale Archeologico is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Sunday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museo Nazionale Archeologico?

Nearby attractions include Ponte Girevole, Taranto (5 min walk), Castello Aragonese, Taranto (7 min walk), St. Augustine Church, Taranto (7 min walk), Temple of Poseidon, Taranto (8 min walk).

How to get to Museo Nazionale Archeologico by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo Nazionale Archeologico:

Bus

Taranto, Porto Mercantile • Lines: 569, N431 (24 min walk)

Train

Taranto (26 min walk)