Direct train destinations from Taranto

Florence

Botticelli’s Birth of Venus hangs among the Renaissance paintings in the Uffizi’s vast galleries.

Rome

Walk around the Colosseum and take in the tiers of arches that once framed the Roman games.

Naples

Stroll along Spaccanapoli through the historic centre, passing shops, cafés and old churches along the way.

Bari

The Basilica of San Nicola holds the relics of Saint Nicholas within its Romanesque stonework.

Salerno

The Romanesque portal of Salerno Cathedral leads to a crypt holding the relics of Saint Matthew.

Rimini

The Tiberius Bridge’s five Istrian-stone arches still carry pedestrians across the Marecchia.

Barletta

Reggio Emilia

Delegates adopted the green, white and red flag in 1797 at the Sala del Tricolore, now part of city hall.