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 onwards, thus attesting to Rome’s conversion to Christianity. The museum features curious funereal objects and sarcophagi. Entry is free with a Museu Nacional Arqueològic de Tarragona ticket.


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1. Fòrum de la Colònia

0.48 MILES

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…

2. Tinglado 4

0.5 MILES

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

3. Passeig Arqueològic Muralles

0.85 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…

4. Pretori i Circ Romà

1 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. Catedral de Tarragona

1 MILES

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

7. Amfiteatre Romà

1.01 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…

8. Platja del Miracle

1.06 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…