The best museums in Taranto in September 2025

These are the top 5 best museums in Taranto, Italy, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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Looking for the best museums in Taranto? These are the best ones:

  1. Spartan Museum of Taranto - Hypogeum Bellacicco1

    Spartan Museum of Taranto - Hypogeum Bellacicco

     Taranto
    The Spartan Museum of Taranto, also known as Hypogeum Bellacicco, is situated in the heart of the Old Town of Taranto, Puglia. Specifically, it is located at Corso Vittorio Emanuele II 39. This location is easily accessible and is surrounded by other historical and cultural sites, making it a convenient stop for tourists exploring the area.
  2. National Archaeological Museum of Taranto MArTA2

    National Archaeological Museum of Taranto MArTA

     Taranto
    The National Archaeological Museum of Taranto, also known as MArTA, is a museum that focuses on the history of Taranto and the Apulian world. The museum's collections span from the prehistoric period to the High Middle Ages, providing a comprehensive overview of the region's history and culture during these periods.
  3. Museo Etnografico "Alfredo Majorano"3

    Museo Etnografico "Alfredo Majorano"

     Taranto
    The Alfredo Majorano Ethnographic Museum is situated in the heart of Taranto's historic center, housed within the 18th-century Palazzo Pantaleo. This location not only provides a rich historical backdrop for the museum's collections but also places it within easy reach for visitors exploring the city.
  4. Crypt of the Redeemer4

    Crypt of the Redeemer

     Taranto
    The Crypt of the Madonna della Grotta, located in the municipality of Taranto, is a hypogeal rock church with a rich history. Originally, it served as an ancient Roman chamber tomb from the imperial age. The crypt is situated on Via Terni and is connected to an ancient spring water well. This connection to the past provides a unique insight into the historical context of the area.
  5. Palazzo Carducci Artenisio5

    Palazzo Carducci Artenisio

     Taranto
    The Palazzo Carducci Artenisio in Taranto is a significant historical site, built in 1650 by Ludovico Carducci. This palace is one of the main aristocratic residences in the city, reflecting the grandeur of the Carducci family, who were descendants of a noble Florentine lineage. The entrance to the palace is located in Vico I Seminario.

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