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It is called the city of two seas, the Mar Grande and the Mar Piccolo in the Ionian Sea. Due to its position, the city has always been considered of strategic importance from both a commercial and a military point of view and its two ports have always hosted navy and merchant ships. The origins of the city date back to 706 B.C. when, colonies from Sparta settled in the area. Having destroyed the pre-existing settlement, they planted their colony and quickly integrated with new inhabitants who built little fortresses on what is now the Old City or the Island.

The first transformation of the town took place between the III and I century B.C. with the arrival of the Romans and the creation of a municipality. It was destroyed by the Muslims in 927 and
its reconstruction during the Norman and Suevian periods brought new churches and the subdivision of the city into four districts.
All the imposing fortifications in the Old Town were destroyed by decree of King Victor Emanuel II of Savoy. In 1882 it was decided to locate the Italian Navy Arsenal in Santa Lucia Bay, in the Mar Piccolo, to defend Italy from the dangerous Mediterranean.

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Two "Doric Columns" of the temple of Poseidon stand in Piazza Castello, the only evidence offered to visitors of the great ancient monuments owned by the city.

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Before leaving the Old City a quick look at the "Marina", where you can see the fishing boats and find typical restaurants to taste traditional dishes based on fish and seafood.

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Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies

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San Domenico Maggiore (or San Pietro Imperiale) built by Frederick II in 1223, has been modified more than once and remodeled. The magnificent Gothic portal and the rose window are in the Romanesque style, blended harmoniously with the double baroque staircase. Also the high altar is Baroque. The interior has a Latin cross; the ceiling is made of wood.

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The Punta Penna  Pizzone bridge, also known as Ponte Aldo Moro, in honour of the famous state man,  connects Punta Penna with Punta Pizzone, where a natural narrowing creates the two breasts of the Mar Piccolo. Inaugurated on 30th  July 1977, it is 1.909 meters long and reaches a height of 45 meters above the  sea level. It was made of prestressed concrete on the project of Ing. Giorgio Belloni, and at the time cost almost 26 billion lire for the realization, plus another 15 billion lire for the execution of secondary road works. The need for this great engineering work arose at the end of the sixties, for the increasing of the  traffic and the urban expansion of Taranto. It represents a determining instrument for the city, as it allows a quick connection between the town  centre and the suburns. The bridge is one of  the longest in Europe.

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It was built in the 11th Century but the building was modified later. The façade is baroque even if the cupola shows proof of Byzantine influence. The church is divided internally into three naves separated by 16 columns with capitals of different origins. The mosaic floor, similar to the one in Otranto, and the chapel of St. Cataldo where the saint’s relics are preserved, with a superb series of frescoes dating from 1713 painted by Paolo de Matteis are noteworthy features. A small cruciform byzantine-era crypt below the transept holds the tombs of several bishops of Taranto.

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The Seafront  is an attraction of particular interest. It is without doubt among the longest in Italy and it looks over the Great Sea, where you can  admire the two small islands that face the city, the St. Peter's Island and the Isle of St. Paul, also known as Cheradi Islands.

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You can also visit in the new part of the city, the Concattedrale that was built in 1970 designed by the famous architect Gio Ponti, dedicated to the Great Mother of God. In the project realized, the place of worship must have a close relationship with the maritime tradition of the Ionic capital. The facade, in fact, represents a “sail” that reflects the three water tanks placed in the opposite square, namely the sea.

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The symbol of the city is 60 years old: a metal structure almost 90 meters long and more than 9 meters wide, with two road lanes, which connects the island of the Old Town to the New City.
To celebrate the anniversary, the Italian Navy organized a photographic exhibition and the extraordinary opening of the Ponte Girevole with the transit of the Andrea Doria ship entering and leaving the Mar Piccolo basin. Thousands of people assisted at the passage of the warship, greeted by the shot of some salvos from the Aragonese Castle, decorated with flags and tricolor banners. The event was accompanied by the Navy Fanfare. The bridge actually exists since May 1887, at the time wanted by Admiral Ferdinando Acton. The current structure, however, was inaugurated in 1958. Gabriele D'Annunzio dedicated some verses to the turning bridge of Taranto: "Do not whale on the Great Sea nor thunders. But on the hinged rail, your Bridge spins and iron your Canal will renounce "

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Taranto, il ponte girevole compie 60 anni: festa per l'apertura straordinaria

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The Aragonese Castle, also known as Castel Sant'Angelo, is the main fortification in Taranto and marks the boundary between the old and the new part of the town. The fortress was designed in the late 15th century by Francesco di Giorgio Martini, upon request of the Aragon King Ferdinand I of Naples, who wanted it for defensive purposes. The Castle was used as a prison by the Habsburgs and today houses an Italian Navy base.

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The work was created in 1974 by the sculptor Vittorio Di Cobertaldo, at the request of Admiral Angelo Iachino, commander of the navy fleet of the Italian Regia Marina in Taranto during the Second World War.
The sculpture was a gift to the city that was the stage for the famously sad “Notte di Taranto” (Night of Taranto), and it is about 7 meters tall standing on a pedestal and it is a depiction of two sailors greeting boats that are about to cross the canal that connects the Big Sea with the Little Sea, by lifting up their typical cap with their right hand.
The work is fully integrated with the ancient railing on corso Due Mari on which a five-pointed star and the coat of arms of the Marina dei Savoia, expresses the indissoluble connection between the city and the sea.

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The Arsenal of the Navy is part of the Technical-Industrial  area of Defence (of which it represents, with nearly 2,400 civilian employees, the most important organization) and its mission is primarily to ensure the support and efficiency of Naval Units.

In addition to the institutional tasks, the Arsenal has to perform assistance to the Civil Defense, interventions in natural disasters, support to Naval Units belonging to other Armed Forces and the Merchant Marine.

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It is an association of scientific research aimed at studying cetaceans in the Gulf of Taranto in the Ionian Sea North. J.D.C. specializes in the   management of marine projects with a particular focus on the study of the environmental impact; it carries out the design and conduct of Marine Mammals Surveys with visual and acoustic equipment and specialized personnel; it involves tourists and citizens on board the monitoring station Taras, a 40 feet catamaran, designed and equipped specifically for the research activities of cetaceans; it performs, in cooperation with other agencies / institutions, research activities at sea.
In February 2013 J.D.C. it was ranked 1st place in the "scientific and technological

innovation" of the Sea Heritage Best Communication Campaign Award .

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At a short distance from the museum MarTa, there are the the Peripato Gardens, from where you can admire the  military ships at anchor in the Mar Piccolo.

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The coast along the city of Taranto is one of the most loved and appreciated   from tourists who invade the region of Puglia every year. Characterized by magnificent crystalline waters thanks also to the low salinity, the beaches in the province of Taranto offer a wide choice, divided between free beaches and bathing establishments. The fine golden sand alternates with cliffs and fascinating dunes.

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THE NATIONAL ARCHAELOGICAL MUSEUM  MarTA - Taranto

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THE NATIONAL ARCHAELOGICAL MUSEUM  MarTA - Taranto

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It is one of the most important in Europe, where vessels and artifacts  are preserved to recall the splendor of the city during the time of Ancient Greece.

There are some rooms full of jars, pottery and masks of exceptional beauty and uniqueness. Significant is the Sala degli Ori, where you can admire tiaras in gold foil, necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings

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Pizza is a traditional Italian dish consisting of a yeasted flat bread typically topped with tomato sauce and cheese and baked in an oven. It can also be topped with additional vegetables, meats, and condiments, and can be made without cheese.

Modern pizza was invented in Naples and  in 2009, Neapolitan pizza was registered with the European Union as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed dish.

Pizza is one of the most popular food in the world.

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1.    Wash the mussels under current water.

2.    Sauté the garlic cloves in a frying pan with the extra virgin olive oil for about a minute, or until just golden.

3.    Add the diced tomatoes and cook them on a medium flame for 5 to 10 minutes. Keep the sauce aside.

4.    Put the mussels in a pot, cover with a lid and put on a high flame to open up.

5.    When open, remove them from the liquid and filter the liquid through a sieve (you will need this for your sauce, so do not discard it!).

6.    You can either keep the mussels in their shells or remove them from the shells. I usually remove half of them and keep the rest for decoration.

7.    Add the mussels and the filtered liquid to the warm tomato sauce. Cook on a high flame for 5 minutes.

8.    Add the chopped parsley, mix, season with salt and pepper to taste and put the fire off.

9.    Cook the spaghetti in 2 litres of boiling water.

10. Put the drained pasta in the frying pan with the sauce and mix it well while cooking it on a slow flame for 1 or 2 minutes.

11. Serve immediately with more freshly ground pepper.
ENJOY YOUR MEAL!!!!!!

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The city of Taranto was once the largest producer of mussels and oysters in the world with its immense production in Mar Piccolo and Mar Grande. Mussel farming seems to have started around the year one thousand and has been one of the city's major economic resources.
The farming of the tarantina mussel has lived in the last few years vicissitudes due to environmental pollution caused by ILVA, but in reality today is certainly the safest in Italy for the numerous and frequent checks it is subjected to.The reasons that make the mussels bred in the Mar Piccolo particularly tasty, full and fragrant are essentially two. In the Great Sea and the Mar Piccolo, 60 meters deep, there are 34 fresh water springs of karstic origin called "citri" that continuously introduce fresh water.

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OUR SCHOOL IS DIFFERENT

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Orecchiette, from the Italian words "little ears", is an ear-shaped pasta originating in the beautiful Puglia region.
Mixed  with broccoli, garlic and olive oil  makes a hearty, healthy, and delicious Italian dinner in 30 minutes or less.