Piazza Fontana, located in the heart of the Old Town of Taranto, is an urban space that preserves the authentic charm of the historic city. Its name recalls the presence, in the past, of a fountain or structure related to the water supply, an essential element in the daily life of ancient urban communities.
...Read morePiazza Fontana, located in the heart of the Old Town of Taranto, is an urban space that preserves the authentic charm of the historic city. Its name recalls the presence, in the past, of a fountain or structure related to the water supply, an essential element in the daily life of ancient urban communities.
Surrounded by buildings that tell different eras, the square is part of a dense network of alleys and pedestrian paths, typical of the medieval fabric of the island. Here time seems to pass more slowly, amidst suggestive views, local activities, and moments of spontaneous socializing.
More than a large monumental space, Piazza Fontana represents an identity, where one perceives the deep connection between the community and the territory. It is a point of passage and at the same time of rest, capable of offering an authentic glimpse into the daily life of the oldest Taranto, between history, tradition, and memory.
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