The province of Taranto (Italian: provincia di Taranto), previously known as the province of the Ionian, is a province in the Apulia region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Taranto. It has an area of 2,437 square kilometres (941 sq mi), and a total population of 578,465 (2001). There are 29 comuni (singular: comune) in the province, all of which are listed at comunes of the Province of Taranto. The coat of arms of the province contains a scorpion, which Pyrrhus is thought to have seen when looking down at Taranto.
Discover the best top things to do in Costa dei Trulli, Italy including I Trulli di Alberobello - World Heritage Site, Piazza Maria Immacolata, Chiesa di San Domenico, Palazzo dell'Universita e Torre dell'orologio, Porta di Santo Stefano, Palazzo Municipale, Arco Marchesale o Porta Grande, Trullo Sovrano, Minareto di Fasano, Palazzo Municipale di Castellana Grotte.
Coordinates: 41°0′31″N 16°30′46″E / 41.00861°N 16.51278°E / 41.00861; 16.51278
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