Tarragona

World Heritage Site

10 essential visits in Tarragona

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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.

Mapping of Tarraco

Mapping and scale model of the Roman city of Tarraco at its peak (2nd century A.D.).

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.

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.

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.

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).

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Essential Tarragona

We start at the Portal del Roser, where we see the wall, the first great Roman construction on the Iberian Peninsula. We talk about the natives of...

Tarragona highlights

Join us before sunset for a pleasant walking tour starting at the Roman city walls. We will enter the walled Old City through the Portal del Roser...

Ready to go to Tarraco?

Download the App Arqueo Tours (iOS and Android) and you will be able to access explanatory contents of the World Heritage monuments of the Roman city...

Tarraco step by step

A tour through the most monumental part of the ancient Roman Tarraco. The participants, beyond the city's physical structure, will be able to feel the...

Domus Apicius. Roman gastronomic experiences

We can enjoy a unique experience around Roman gastronomy. A challenge for the senses that allows you to travel 2000 years ago and discover not only...