Spartan hypogeum museum of Taranto

The Spartan hypogeum museum is an underground collection in central Taranto with four chambers situated below ground level. The exhibition holds archaeological finds and objects from different time periods preserved within this subterranean space.

The museum documents the founding of the city in the 8th century BC by Spartan colonists and traces how it evolved over centuries. The excavated artifacts illustrate the major shifts that occurred in the settlement's story.

The museum displays objects from daily life that reveal how early settlers shaped the city and its traditions. Visitors can observe the tools and crafts that people used in their everyday routines.

The museum is located in the city center and requires advance booking to explore the underground chambers with a guide. Visitors should be aware that the site sits below sea level and the tour routes pass through narrow spaces.

The restoration of this underground museum was a private project funded entirely by the Bellacicco family without public support. This commitment made the preservation and accessibility of the archaeological site possible.

Location: Taranto

Address: Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 39

Phone: +39330438646

Website: http://filonidetaranto.it/p/ipogeo-spartano-bellacicco.html

GPS coordinates: 40.47461,17.23014

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:23