Discover Taviano

Taviano offers several clearly distinct starting points when choosing where to stay: the historic town center, cultural attractions connected with the library and palazzo, and Parco Ricchiello. Marina di Mancaversa is Taviano’s coastal district on the Ionian Sea. When looking for a hotel, you can first decide whether local history, leisure, or the coastal district should be the deciding factor for your trip.

Historic Sites and Collections

Taviano’s historic town center is relatively compact and uniform. On May 8, 1456, the main church was dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours. The exact date of the church’s dedication provides a late medieval point of reference for the town’s history. The Chiesa dell'Immacolata in Mancaversa offers a different perspective on time: it was built between 1985 and 1990. The comparison spans a church dedication in the 15th century and a church built at the end of the 20th century.

The Biblioteca Comunale “M. Abatelillo” holds two incunabula: one from 1495 and one from 1498. Incunabula are early printed books from the beginnings of printing. The two dates give the collection a precise historical profile and complement the churches’ construction and dedication histories with the history of the printed book. Culture enthusiasts can therefore explore several different aspects side by side: sacred buildings and their dates, and early printed works in the municipal library.

Cultural Events and Crafts

The Palazzo Marchesale De Franchis in Taviano hosts cultural events. At its September 2017 edition, the traditional Fiera “ta' CAPPEDDHA” featured a trade fair with an exhibition and sale of objects made through the figurative arts and crafts. A cultural venue and a craft-focused market therefore offer two distinct cultural themes. If you want to plan your travel dates around a cultural event, check the dates of the relevant edition in advance.

Leisure at Parco Ricchiello and the Ionian Sea

Parco Ricchiello combines sports facilities with opportunities to play, walk, and relax. Facilities include two tennis courts, a covered volleyball court, two bocce courts, a skating rink, and a track and field track. There are also play areas for children, walking paths for adults, and benches for resting. The range extends from sports facilities to walking paths and seating, so you can tailor your time in the park to the activity you want. Check the individual facilities on site before making any of them a fixed part of your day’s plans.

If the coast is the deciding factor for you, Marina di Mancaversa is the key place name: it is Taviano’s coastal district on the Ionian Sea. Taviano and Marina di Mancaversa refer to different geographic levels. When choosing your destination, you can specify the coastal district as your focus and tailor your search to the part of the destination you want.

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