Provincial forum of Tarraco, Archaeological site and museum in Tarragona, Spain.
The Provincial Forum of Tarraco is an archaeological site in Tarragona displaying Roman ruins including columns, temple foundations, and large public spaces. The remains reveal the layout of what was once the city's most important administrative and religious center.
The Romans built this administrative center in the first century to govern the province from this location. The site remained in use for several centuries before being gradually abandoned.
The forum was where the city's political leaders gathered and where residents witnessed religious ceremonies tied to the emperor. Today you can sense how this space served as the center of public life, even though only the foundations and scattered columns remain.
You can walk around the archaeological remains and explore different sections at your own pace. Information panels and guides help you understand what each area was used for in Roman times.
The largest public plaza ever built by the Roman Empire was located here at this site. This enormous space reveals just how important this city was to Roman rule.
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