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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 see the foundations of former tabernae (shops) scattered around the curia, the municipal council's meeting place. Linked to the site by a footbridge is another excavated area, which includes a stretch of Roman street.

The discovery of foundations of a temple to Jupiter, Juno and Minerva suggests the forum was bigger and more important than had previously been assumed.

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    Catedral de Tarragona

    0.57 MILES

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

  • Reial Monestir de Santes Creus

    Reial Monestir de Santes Creus

    17.06 MILES

    On approaching this majestic monastery, an atmosphere of awe descends in broad Plaça de Sant Bernat Calbó: its mix of architectural styles spans seven…

  • Gaudí Centre

    Gaudí Centre

    7.81 MILES

    Visionary Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí was born in Reus, 14km northwest of Tarragona, in 1852. Though there are no Gaudí buildings here, he was inspired…

  • Torres

    Torres

    27.17 MILES

    Just 3km northwest of Vilafranca on the BP2121, this is the area’s premier winemaker, with a family winemaking tradition dating from the 17th century and…

  • Monastery of Santa Maria de Poblet.

    Reial Monestir de Santa Maria de Poblet

    20.27 MILES

    The largest monastery of the Cistercian Route, Unesco-listed Santa Maria de Poblet was founded by monks from southern France in 1150, and rose rapidly to…

  • Architecture, National Archaeological Museum of Tarragona, Catalonia.

    Museu Nacional Arqueològic de Tarragona

    0.55 MILES

    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

    0.53 MILES

    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…

  • PortAventura

    PortAventura

    5.32 MILES

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

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Nearby Tarragona attractions

1. Tinglado 4

0.36 MILES

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

2. Passeig Arqueològic Muralles

0.44 MILES

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…

3. Museu i Necròpolis Paleocristians

0.48 MILES

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…

4. Pretori i Circ Romà

0.53 MILES

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

5. Amfiteatre Romà

0.53 MILES

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…

7. Catedral de Tarragona

0.57 MILES

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

8. Platja del Miracle

0.58 MILES

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…