Monumento al Marinaio di Taranto

Monumento al Marinaio di Taranto is a memorial in Taranto, Taranto, Apulia. Monumento al Marinaio di Taranto is situated nearby to the bridge Ponte Girevole, as well as near the archaeological site Temple of Poseidon.

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Type: Memorial
Description: monument in Taranto, Italy
Also known as: “Monumento al Marinaio”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Ponte Girevole and National Archaeological Museum of Taranto.

Ponte Girevole

Bridge

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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. Ponte Girevole is situated 150 metres north of Monumento al Marinaio di Taranto.

National Archaeological Museum of Taranto

Museum

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The National Archaeological Museum of Taranto is an Italian museum in Taranto, Italy. It exhibits one of the largest collections of artifacts from the Magna Graecia, including the Gold of Taranto. National Archaeological Museum of Taranto is situated 310 metres northeast of Monumento al Marinaio di Taranto.

Temple of Poseidon

Archaeological site

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The Temple of Poseidon is a peripteral Doric temple of Magna Graecia 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. Temple of Poseidon is situated 310 metres northwest of Monumento al Marinaio di Taranto.