Roman quarry of El Mèdol

The quarry extends over 200 meters in length with limestone walls reaching depths between 10 and 40 meters throughout the excavated area.

Romans extracted limestone blocks from El Mèdol during the Republic and Empire periods to construct buildings in Tarraco, the capital of Hispania Citerior.

The site belongs to the Archaeological Ensemble of Tárraco, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000 for its Roman architectural significance.

Visitors can access the quarry from National Road 340 or AP-7 highway via La Mora, with guided tours available through the Tarragona tourism office.

In the center stands an untouched limestone column known as the witness column, measuring the original ground level before Roman excavation began.

Location: Tarragona

Part of: Archaeological Ensemble of Tárraco

Website: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/875

GPS coordinates: 41.13800,1.33903

Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:21