That's a shame, I acknowledge it.
The 5th of July, me and Lucia get on our small car and head to Taranto.
Taranto is a city rich of history, with a glorious past. It was founded by the Spartans in 706 century BC.
A fascinating legend goes that Taras, the son of Poseidon and of the nimph Satyrion, arrived in the harbour of Taranto riding a dolphin. The flag of Taranto city seems to agree with the myth.
Taranto soon became strong and rich. After several wars, it turned into the capital of Magna Grecia.
We have one day to spend in Taranto, so we decide to visit firstly the MARTA (Archeological Museum of Taranto); then, Taranto vecchia.
Taranto vecchia (literally "old Taranto") is ancient core of the city. This is the oldest part of Taranto, accessible from the rest of the city just by a revolving bridge.
After having parked the car, we walk along the main road, which leads us to the ruin of Doric Greek temple.
Taranto vecchia is very much different from the rest of Taranto. People there belongs mainly to the working class. It is the fishermen's quarter.
The kids play in large number along the narrow streets. The shadow of the ILVA's factory looms over them.
Some of them are abandoned, still untouched though.
From my point of view, the relaunch of the city goes through the regeneration of Taranto vecchia.
This part of the city has a great potential.
The sun is setting. We begin to feel tired.
It is time to have dinner, so we stop by a seafood restaurant to eat mussels, one of the symbol of Taranto.
The next post will deal with the MARTA, the Archeological Museum of Taranto.
The Museum has been renewed since a couple of years.
The artifacts displayed there are unique.
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