Spartan Museum of Taranto - Hypogeum Bellacicco
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Spartan Museum of Taranto - Hypogeum Bellacicco
Spartan Museum of Taranto - Hypogeum Bellacicco
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The hypogeum Bellacicco is a hypogeum structure. Its peculiarity which makes this structure unique all over the historic and artistic landscape of Taranto is that in it we can find records of all the ages and the historical periods dating back from Taranto's foundation by the Spartans up to the XVII century, date of the building of the homonymous noble palace. The hypogeum is divided into 4 rooms (5-8 metres hight) and shows an extension of 800 square metres and a depth which reaches, at the lovest levels (4 altogher) 16 metres under the street basement and 4 metres under the sea level. The structure, in central position as regards the isle of the historic centre, represents a crossroad with the other hypogeum structures of the ancient village that constitues, on the whole, the system of "Taranto Underground" that reaches and radiates just from the hypogeum de Beaumont Bonelli Bellacicco. Thought it is difficult to set a precise date of building and the different historic developments of the structure, all the historical, archeological and geological studies report as date of the first building of the hypogeum the period of foundation of Taranto city when the Spartans extracted the first rock banks to build the first constructions and fortifications. Later this area of the historical centre will be called Caves Area.The structure is private property and privately run without public financing. It currently houses the Cultural Association "Filonide" and it is the only hypogeum structure fully restored and accessible in the historical centre. The restoration of the structure (lasted 6 years) was realized by the family funds of its current owners (family Bellacicco) without public or private financing. In 2007 it received the acknoledgement as remarkable cultural heritage by the Minister for cultural heritage and activities by the apposition of a display at the entrance of the structure. The hypogeum is object of different degree thesis in Italy and in the U.S.A and it is a container of cultural and artistic events of different kind
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MrN
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Solo
Built, maintained, and operated by a dedicated group. You’ll learn about the history of Taranto by passionate locals. Definitely worth visiting to learn more about the rich history of Italy from this hidden gem.
Written May 22, 2022
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Paolo B
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This place offers the opportunity to meet the ancient Spartans and to see how they lived and what they loved! Dott. Bellacicco has done a remarkable job in bringing this place to light and making it available for everyone. I am so glad of having been in such a unique place!
Written September 27, 2020
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tanyovino
Chicago, IL26 contributions
We had no idea Taranto had so much ancient Greek history. It was really amazing! We were so appreciative of this museum. We walked in on day that they were closed to the public but had a large tour group there and they gave us a tour anyway! The owners of the museum did a really great job of giving us a tour in Italian with a tiny bit of English. They were SO nice and the man was so knowledgeable. He gave us an amazing tour showing us the actual Spartan street, Greek artifacts, and the stairway that heads down to the sea. We loved spending time there. Grazie mille!
Mi dispiace non parliamo Italiano! Amore, gli spartani :)
Mi dispiace non parliamo Italiano! Amore, gli spartani :)
Written November 25, 2019
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Thanassis G
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Friends
a private museum owned and and managed by a very special man! If ever in Ταραντα you must check it out!
Written September 5, 2018
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diane j
Antwerp, Belgium35 contributions
Couples
It is a real fine museum to visitas you learn a lot about the history of Taranto during the ages. BUT if youare not familiar with the Italian language, I can imagine that for these people ther is not much to learn, I would advise the owners (for it is a privata museum) to make an effortand organise not only tours in Italian , but also inEnglish, French or German
Written April 23, 2018
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Kasia N
Palm Coast, FL2 contributions
Friends
Reserved in advance for a Sunday visit.
Personal tour by most enthusiastic and informative host. History is within the walls.
Personal tour by most enthusiastic and informative host. History is within the walls.
Written June 11, 2017
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alenauta
Chesterbrook, PA3 contributions
Friends
Visiting this place is a must, especially if you're a ancient history lover. Enjoyed every second. Their way they conduct the tour in the Ipogeo is great. Every time I come back it's always better
Written April 25, 2017
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Blueswallow22
Taranto, Italy4 contributions
Family
From the arrival of the Spartans who developed Taranto into one of the major cities of the ancient world, then the Romans conquered Taranto, then the Saracens and then the Spanish. The museum is actually in the underground chambers built by expert Spartan stonemasons in about 700BC. This place is well worth a visit.
Written April 26, 2016
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Alisa C
Nashville, TN400 contributions
Generally this place is very interesting. But they could've made so much more out of it. For instance, add more interesting information and more correct information! After the tour I googled a bit to learn more about ancient Taranto and found out that some info given on the tour was inaccurate.
I felt like this underground part of the city was too small, but later found out that it's all over downtown of Taranto. Just walk around historic city and ask people, they will show you.
The tour costs 4 euro, which is cheap and worth it.
I felt like this underground part of the city was too small, but later found out that it's all over downtown of Taranto. Just walk around historic city and ask people, they will show you.
The tour costs 4 euro, which is cheap and worth it.
Written April 20, 2016
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HampshireBirdman
Martina Franca, Italy483 contributions
Couples
This small private museum is only open on Sundays, get there 10:30 ish and get a tour. It occupies various levels of the basement of one of the old buildings in an area that has been occupied for a long period. Whilst the artefacts are few the walls speak loudly of their history since 700BC. Glad we persevered and finally found it open.
NOTE: it is not advisable to visit if wearing high heels as most floors are formed of a metal grill.
NOTE: it is not advisable to visit if wearing high heels as most floors are formed of a metal grill.
Written December 21, 2015
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Buonasera. Siamo in 4 e vorremmo fare una visita guidata dell'ipogeo domattina, domenica 3 dicembre 2018. Come e per che ora posso prenotare?
Grazie.
Saluti.
Dianella Lasala
Celeste G.
Rome, Italy85 contributions
Siamo a Taranto in questa settimana. È possibile visitare l’ipogeo di sera? Si deve prenotare?
Roberto
Taranto, Italy1 contribution
Siamo aperti domenica prossima alle ore 21. Per info e prenotazioni 330438646
Roberto Bellacicco
Are you open on saturday, 21.04.2018? We are a group of approx. 11 people seeking to visit at 19:00. We would like a guided tour in english.
alelauradavide
21 contributions
Ma è aperto solo la domenica?
Roberto
Taranto, Italy1 contribution
La domenica il museo fa è sempre aperto e visitabile senza prenotazione alle ore 11. Durante la settimana su prenotazione per gruppi di almeno 10 persone
Dear Sir,
Could you please tell me that the museum will be open 1 July and 2 July? and What time?
marisa2453
La Spezia, Italy8 contributions
vorrei sapere il prezzo dei 2 itinerari e se non occorre prenotare per la visita della domenica alle 11
grazie
gentilegiuseppa
Taranto, Italy1 contribution
con 5,euro si possono visitare entrambi. le prenotazioni sono solo gradite salvo giorni di particolari festivitaì.
Marina3006Taranto
Taranto44 contributions
Sono previsti giri organizzati durante le festività pasquali?
Marcello B
Taranto, Italy5 contributions
Comunicato stampa: Il contributo del museo spartano ipogeo Bellacicco per il turismo a Taranto.
Il centro culturale Filonide Museo ipogeo spartano comunica che come da tradizione pluriennale giovedi santo alle ore 22 riproporrà l’evento : Aspettando la Madonna con una visita guidata in notturna con discesa a mare.
In occasione della settimana santa in relazione alla grande richiesta di visite guidate lo stesso museo ipogeo sarà aperto in maniera straordinaria nei seguenti giorni:
Giovedi ore 10-13 ore 15-19 e dalle ore 22 in poi
Venerdi ore10-13
Sabato ore 10-13
Domenica di Pasqua ore 10-13
Lunedi di Pasquetta ore 10-13 ore 16-19
Si ritiene che offrire ai numerosi turisti ed ai cittadini locali la possibilità di visitare le eccellenze del territorio in tutto il periodo pasquale sia doveroso come incentivo per scegliere Taranto come meta turistica.
Sarà gradita una telefonata al 330438646
Museo Spartano Ipogeo Bellacicco
Corso V. Emanuele II n. 39 ( Ringhiera borgo antico)
v_ino17
Lecce, Italy6,432 contributions
1) Se ho capito, l'unico ingresso è alle 11 ?
2) In zona ci sono parcheggi a pagamento ?
Roberto
Taranto, Italy1 contribution
Buonasera,
la visita al museo comincia alle ore 11,00 tutte le domeniche.
E' possibile parcheggiare la macchina (a pagamento) in piazza castello a 5 minuti a piedi dal Museo
Erik C
1 contribution
Is the museum open this Sunday January 15th, 2017 ? Please let me know as I I would be interesting in visiting, Preferably in the evening if you are open.
Also are you open any weekdays this week? And if so what day and times please, thank you.
Roberto
Taranto, Italy1 contribution
Yes, museum will open Sunday January 15th. Guided tour starts on 11.00
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