Must-see attractions in Tarragona

  • Madrid, Spain - October 05, 2019: Plenty of tourists walk in front of the statue of King Philips III at the Plaza Mayor in Madrid, Spain.

    Catedral de Tarragona

    Tarragona

    Crowning the town, Tarragona’s cathedral incorporates both Romanesque and Gothic features, as typified by the main facade. The flower-filled cloister has…

  • Architecture, National Archaeological Museum of Tarragona, Catalonia.

    Museu Nacional Arqueològic de Tarragona

    Tarragona

    This excellent museum does justice to the cultural and material wealth of Roman Tarraco. The mosaic collection traces changing trends from simple black…

  • Roman amphitheatre in Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain.

    Amfiteatre Romà

    Tarragona

    Near the beach is Tarragona's well-preserved amphitheatre, dating from the 2nd century CE, where gladiators hacked away at each other or wild animals. In…

  • Roman amphitheatre, UNESCO world heritage site, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain.

    Museu d'Història de Tarragona

    Tarragona

    The Museu d'Història de Tarragona consists of various Unesco World Heritage Roman sites, as well as some other historic buildings around town. A combined…

  • PortAventura

    Tarragona

    A massive, blockbuster amusement park, PortAventura lies 10km west of Tarragona. Divided into themed sections, it's crammed with exhilarating rides and…

  • Aqüeducte de les Ferreres

    Tarragona

    This magnificent aqueduct sits in a tangle of dusty pathways and glades 4km north of central Tarragona, just off the AP7 (near where it intersects with…

  • Pretori i Circ Romà

    Tarragona

    This sizeable complex with two separate entrances includes part of the vaults of Tarragona's well-preserved, late-1st-century Roman circus, where chariot…

  • Passeig Arqueològic Muralles

    Tarragona

    A peaceful walk takes you around the inland part of the old town's perimeter between two lines of city walls. The inner walls are mainly Roman and date…

  • Museu i Necròpolis Paleocristians

    Tarragona

    This sprawling Roman-Christian city of the dead on the western edge of town consists of over 2000 elaborate tombs. It was used from the 3rd century AD…

  • Tinglado 4

    Tarragona

    Temporary exhibition space for major pieces from the Museu Nacional Arqueològic de Tarragona while the museum undergoes renovation (scheduled for…

  • Fòrum de la Colònia

    Tarragona

    For a time-hopping view of Roman archways framing modern tower blocks, visit Tarragona's main provincial forum, thought to date from around 30 BC. You'll…

  • Platja del Miracle

    Tarragona

    Tarragona's mediocre main beach is separated from town by train tracks and is reasonably clean, but can get terribly crowded; there are more appealing…

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