Palazzo Amati

Palazzo Amati is a palace in Taranto composed of three connected buildings arranged across multiple levels with numerous rooms. Underground spaces run beneath the structure, originally designed to preserve food and goods through natural temperature control.

A nobleman named Giacomo Amati built the palace in the late 1700s by combining three separate buildings he had owned. The project unified properties he controlled since the mid-1700s into a single expanded residence.

The palace reflects how a noble residence transformed into a center for marine research, with its spaces now serving educational and scientific purposes. The original rooms and architectural details remain visible within their new function.

The palace sits on Corso Vittorio Emanuele II with views toward the sea, marked by an imposing main entrance portal. Its waterfront location helps visitors locate the building and understand its relationship to the city layout.

The building features decorative iron loggias and marble staircases that define its interior and reveal the craftsmanship of its era. These details show the care put into both beauty and durability in homes of wealthy families.

Location: Taranto

Address: Corso Vittorio Emanuele II - 74123 Taranto

GPS coordinates: 40.47625,17.22696

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:45