10 essential visits in Tarragona

Visit Tarragona: discover the history and cultural wealth of this World Heritage City

A city full of surprises with thousands of years of civilization just waiting to be discovered. Dine under the vaults of the Roman circus, lose yourself in the charming, narrow alleys of the historic quarter, where the essence of the medieval city remains untouched by time, or enjoy a glass of local vermouth surrounded by over 2,000 years of history. This is the true World Heritage of Tarragona! It is a heritage made up of monuments that transcend time, of spots that take us back to Roman, medieval, modern and modernist eras; but it is also a heritage made of people, of human stories and histories, of small moments, of emotions and feelings...

Tarragona, Living History

Cathedral

(12th-14th century), built in the highest point of the capital, in the same site where there was once a temple dedicated to the imperial cult.

Model of Roman Tarraco

Miniature reconstruction of the city of Tarraco in the 2nd century. Scale 1:500

Roman Amphitheatre

Building that held fights between gladiators (2nd century), over which the Visigoth basilica was built (6th century) as well as a Romanesque church (12th century).

Praetorium and Roman Circus

Roman tower at the Provincial Forum square (1st century) transformed into a royal palace (14th century). Roman Circus Building used to hold horse and chariot races (1st century).

Balcó del Mediterrani (‘Balcony of the Mediterranean’)

The most contemporaneous city reveals a unique and remarkable corner inspired, once more, in the marine aesthetics that covers the city, the “balcony to the Mediterranean” a splendid viewpoint open to the sea over the beach.

Plaça de la Font, Plaça del Fòrum, Plaça del Rei

The modern city coexists with its imperial past, enjoy its terraces full of life in a unique environment and surrounded by history.

El Serrallo

The typical fishing neighbourhood, where the fish that was fished throughout the day is auctioned in the afternoon. It is a representative area, with its own personality where to taste the best fish and seafood of Tarragona in its charming restaurants.

Tarragona’s beaches

Are renowned for their extremely fine, golden sand, with a very mild slope which allows walking in the water or swimming as from 200 m from the beach line. Its privileged geographic location allows enjoying a mild climate throughout the year.

La Rambla Nova

Main street of Tarragona with over 150 years of existence, with the greatest number of modern shops, integrated in an architectural area unique for its buildings and history.

Mercat Central de Tarragona (Central Market of Tarragona)

If you are looking to buy fresh and seasonal products in a picturesque setting, be sure to visit Tarragona’s municipal markets. The main market, Mercat Central, located just off Rambla Nova, is housed in a hallmark Modernist building (Josep M. Pujol, 1915).

Tarragona Living History

10 essential visits in Tarragona

Visit Tarragona: discover the history and cultural wealth of this World Heritage City

Cathedral

Model of Roman Tarraco

Roman Amphitheatre

Praetorium and Roman Circus

Balcó del Mediterrani (‘Balcony of the Mediterranean’)

Plaça de la Font, Plaça del Fòrum, Plaça del Rei

El Serrallo

Tarragona’s beaches

La Rambla Nova

Mercat Central de Tarragona (Central Market of Tarragona)

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Visit Tarragona: discover the history and cultural wealth of this World Heritage City

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