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Taranto, known to the ancient Greeks as Taras, is said to have been named for a son of Poseidon who rode into the harbor on a dolphin's back. A less fantastic theory, trumpeted by historians, is that a group of Spartans was sent here in 708 B.C. to found a colony. Taranto was once a major center of Magna Graecia and continued as an important port on the Ionian coast throughout the 4th century B.C. A long period of rule under Archytas, a Pythagorean mathematician/philosopher, was the high point in the city's history. According to some, Plato himself came to Taranto during this time to muddle through the mysteries of life with the wise and virtuous ruler.
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Taranto Vacation Rentals from:
Castellaneta Marina Le Cicale Holiday Apartment
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4 Sleeps: 10
Amenities: BBQ, Fireplace, Patio
Villa Clara - San Pietro In Bevagna (english)
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Central heating, Fireplace, Garage, TV
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