Manduria, Italy

Manduria, Italy

Manduria Italy

Manduria is a town and comune in Apulia, Italy, in the province of Taranto. With around 32,000 inhabitants (2013), it is located about 35 kilometres (22 miles) east of Taranto. It was an important stronghold of the Messapii against Taras. Archidamus III, king of Sparta, fell beneath its walls in 338 BC while leading the army of the latter. Manduria is also referred to as “Mandonion” in works by the Greek and Roman historian Plutarch. Manduria later revolted against Hannibal, but was taken in 209 BC.
Recommended airport
Grottaglie (TAR)
Nearby destinations
  • Brindisi a 36.44 km
  • Ostuni, Apulia a 34.46 km
  • Gallipoli a 49.16 km