National Archaeological Museum of Taranto, Archaeological museum in Taranto, Italy.
The National Archaeological Museum of Taranto displays extensive collections of artifacts from Magna Graecia, including ancient gold items, Greek vases, and Roman statues.
Founded in 1887, the museum preserves archaeological findings from the Paleolithic Period through the Middle Ages, documenting the evolution of southern Italian civilizations.
Multiple exhibition floors present Greek-Roman sections, prehistoric collections, and funeral epigraphs from Jewish, Muslim, and Christian communities of ancient Taranto.
The museum welcomes visitors Monday through Saturday from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM, and Sundays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
The museum houses the Ori di Taranto collection, featuring Hellenistic gold jewelry adorned with colored stones and glass paste from ancient craftsmen.
Location: Taranto
Official opening: 1887
Accessibility: Acessível para cadeira de rodas
Opening Hours: Segunda-feira-Sábado 08:30-19:30; Domingo 09:00-13:00, 15:30-19:30
Phone: +390994532112
Email: man-ta@beniculturali.it
Website: https://museotaranto.cultura.gov.it
GPS coordinates: 40.47371,17.23888
Latest update: May 11, 2025 19:38
The Apulia region in southern Italy contains castles, Greek temple ruins and coastal towers between the Adriatic and Ionian seas. The area features medieval fortresses, cathedrals and traditional trulli houses. Archaeological sites display Greek and Roman artifacts, while nature reserves protect wetlands, caves and Mediterranean coastline. Historic towns like Alberobello showcase stone architecture, and museums preserve regional heritage through extensive collections.
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