Taranto

Taranto (; ), historically also called Tarent in English, is a coastal city in Apulia, Southern Italy. It is the capital of the province of Taranto, serving as an important commercial port as well as the main Italian naval base. With a population of 185,909 as of 2025, Taranto is the second-largest city in Apulia.

thumb|upright=1.2|Tarantella rhythm Tarantella () is a group of various southern Italian folk dances originating in the regions of Calabria, Campania, Sicilia, and Apulia. It is characterized by a fast upbeat tempo, usually in time (sometimes or ), accompanied by tambourines. It is among the most recognized forms of traditional southern Italian music. The specific dance-name varies with every region, for instance sonu a ballu in Calabria, tammurriata in Campania, and pizzica in Salento. Tarantella is popular in southern Italy, Greece, and Malta. The term may appear as tarantello in a linguisti

Italian dialect

cathedral in Taranto, Apulia, Italy

castle in Taranto, Italy

archaeological site in Taranto, Italy

swing bridge in Taranto, Italy

railway station in Taranto, Italy

bridge

archaeological museum in Taranto, Italy

port in Italy

church building in Taranto, Italy