Colonne del Tempio Dorico (VI sec. a.C.)

Fascinating hidden ruins of an ancient Greek temple in the heart of Taranto. Only a few columns and foundations remain, but the site tells a powerful story of the city’s ancient past. Un angolo archeologico che collega il presente con la Magna Grecia. Worth a stop for history lovers.

Fascinating historical site. The ancient Doric columns of the old Greek temple are impressive, even though only a few remain. Located right in the heart of Taranto’s old town, close to the sea. A perfect stop for history lovers and photographers.

The column itself is fine but the area is very sad and very run down. It is really nothing like the pictures. The buildings are falling down yet people are living there with blown out windows and rusty supports. It felt dangerous to walk around the rectangular harbor/historic district. There's trash and graffiti and vagabonds everywhere. I hope Taranto can use Italy's visitor tax to make improvements for its citizens and to preserve the history of this long-lived city.

The remaining of an Ancient Greek temple. 2 Doric columns standing just beside the sea.

Nice remaining findings of a temple.

Toured the outside, it was well lit and not crowded at all.

These two Doric columns are the only what remained from the ancient Greek Temple, supposedly dedicated to Poseidon. There're located at the entrance to the run down old town at the left hand side. Just a pass by 2 min photo stop

Small remainders of a ruined Greek temple.