Greek temple columns, low pine woods and a broad Ionian beach share the same flat coastal plain.
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See passesMetaponto. A junction on the Ionian line with links from Taranto and Potenza; the archaeological area and the lido spread flat around the station.
The Tavole Palatine temple and the museum sit apart across the flat plain; a bike or car joins them comfortably
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City guide updated July 2026
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