Tarragona

Tarragona is the capital of the Tarragona province in the Catalonia region of Spain.

Tarragona, was once the Roman town of Tarraco, capital of Roman Spain. It was the most elegant town in Spain in Roman times. Its situation on the coast on top of a rocky hill adds to the appeal of the impressive Roman remains.

Roman Remains at Tarragona, Spain

The Roman remains of Tarraco at Tarragona are a UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Catalonia:

The Roman amphitheatre, Anfiteatro Romano is an impressive site. The  amphitheatre is large and contains also the ruins of a 12th century church. The backdrop is onto the sea making this a beautiful spot.

Above here are the remains of the Praetorium, a Roman tower that now forms part of the Museu de la Romanitat. The Roman Circ can be seen here as well as other Roman remains and also medieval finds. Go up to the roof for the best views of Tarragona.

Tarragona Ampitheatre

Tarragona Area

Close by is the Museu Nacinal Arqueologic with a large collection of Roman displays including a part of the old Roman wall.

On the northwest of the city is a Roman sépulcre the Torre dels Escipions and outside the town the Roman Aquaduct is well worth the visit.