Manduria, Italy

Manduria, Italy

Manduria Italy

Manduria is a city and comune in Apulia, Italy, in the province of Taranto. With about 32,000 inhabitants (2013), it is located 35 kilometers (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 revolted against Hannibal, but was taken in 209 BC.
Recommended airport
Grottaglie (TAR)
Nearby destinations
  • Brindisi a 36.44 km
  • Puglia a 34.46 km
  • Gallipoli a 49.16 km