Tarragona, Roman coastal city in Catalonia, Spain
Tarragona extends along the Mediterranean coast with ancient stone walls enclosing a medieval district and Roman ruins near golden sand beaches.
The Romans established Tarraco as the capital of Hispania Citerior in the 1st century BC, constructing an amphitheater, circus, and forum.
The Santa Tecla Festival in September presents traditional human towers called castells, along with parades and regional dance performances.
The Roman ruins, cathedral, and archaeological museum remain open Tuesday through Sunday, with combination tickets available at the tourist office.
The Roman amphitheater sits directly on the Mediterranean shore, allowing spectators to view ancient performances against a backdrop of blue waters.
Location: Tarragonès
Inception: 1834
Capital city: Tarragona City
Elevation above the sea: 68 m
Part of: Mancomunitat per a la gestió integral de residus urbans
Shares border with: Altafulla, La Canonja, El Catllar, Reus, La Riera de Gaià, Constantí, Els Pallaresos, Vila-seca
Address: Tarragona, Spain 43001–43008 Tarragona
Website: http://tarragona.cat
GPS coordinates: 41.11724,1.25461
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:16
Tarragona Amphitheatre
460 m
Metropolitan and Primatial Cathedral Basilica of St. Tecla
363 m
Balcó del Mediterrani
426 m
Les Ferreres Aqueduct
3.3 km
Roman circus
236 m
Castell de Tamarit
9.1 km
Mercat Central
503 m
Roman defensive walls of Tarragona
576 m
Torre dels Escipions
5.6 km
Roman theatre of Tarraco
659 m
Preventori de la Savinosa
2.3 km
Provincial forum of Tarraco
364 m
Monument als castellers (Tarragona)
563 m
Tarraco Arena Plaça
847 m
Mausoleum of Centcelles
4.9 km
Archaeological Ensemble of Tárraco
483 m
Roman quarry of El Mèdol
7.4 km
Fàbrica de Tabacs
1.3 km
Castell d'Altafulla
10.5 km
National Archaeological Museum of Tarragona
340 m
Colonial forum of Tarraco
602 m
Rambla Nova
269 m
Early Christian cemetery of Tárraco
1.4 km
Museu d'Art Modern de Tarragona
322 m
Castell de Ferran
9.3 km
Monument als herois de 1811
343 m
Ferran
9.3 km
Presó provincial
1.2 kmReviews
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