Submitted on 05 June 2013 - 17:01
Tarragona is an ancient city. Even before our era, it was a Greek trading settlement.But after centuries, as a result of numerous conquests and wars, Tarragona became the Catalan province of the same name.
This small cozy city has preserved the spirit of the ancient Roman Spanish capital and the Middle Ages, as evidenced by numerous architectural monuments, many of which are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
There is really something to see in Tarragona
"Balcony of the Mediterranean" (Balcó del Mediterrani)
This is usually where you should start your inspection. This is an observation deck at a height of 23 meters and offers a gorgeous panorama of the dazzling turquoise of the sea, the beach and the city's tiled roofs. The site is protected by a beautiful wrought-iron fence, which, according to legend, if touched, it will bring good luck. So the fence was practically polished
Roman amphitheater Tarraco. (Amfiteatre romà)
This miracle is right next to the sea. A part of the stands, fragments of a 140-meter inscription from the time of the Roman Empire, the ruins of the Church of St. Mary the Wonderworking, have survived to this day. The amphitheater is impressive: built in the 1st century AD, it is designed for that. to accommodate 14 thousand people!!!
There were battles of gladiators and wild animals, colorful spectacles and holidays. celebrations and public executions.
Cathedral
Among the other attractions of Tarragona: the pride of the townspeople is the Cathedral, which was rebuilt for almost a century and a half: from Romanesque to Gothic. which resulted in amazing combinations that surprise tourists. but for the Spaniards, being a fairly common phenomenon. Spain is similar to Russia in this: collecting all the best trends from its neighbors, it recycles them, and gives out something of its own, new in sound. unusual and "delicious": in architecture, in cuisine, in literature
Devil's Bridge (Devil's Bridge)
This is an ancient Roman aqueduct that supplied the whole city with fresh water; The building is impressive. There are many local rumors and legends about him. At least no one comes here at night.
Monument to the builders of human towers-castells representing an 8-level pyramid of 219 figures of people (such monuments are one of the significant Catalan traditions);
National Archaeological Museum of Tarragona (Museu Nacional Arqueològic (MNAT)
Walk along the main street of the city - New Rambla - will give the opportunity to see other remarkable places of Tarragona. The festively decorated streets in anticipation of the annual festival of St. Thekla, the beaches of Long and Tamarit, the best restaurants in Tarragona and other interesting moments will make your stay in Tarragona unforgettable
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Attractions on the map of Tarragona:
- Model of the Roman Tarraco (Maqueta Tàrraco romana) II century. n. e.
- House of Castellarnau (Casa Museu Castellarnau) XIV-XVIII centuries.
- Archaeological route (Passeig Arqueològic-Muralles)
- Portal of Sant Antoni (Portal de Sant Antoni) XVIII century.
- House Canals (Casa Canals) II century. BC - XIX century AD
- Ancient hospital (Antic Hospital de Santa Tecla, Consell Comarcal) XII-XIV centuries.
- Cathedral (Catedral i Museu Diocesà) XII-XIV centuries.
- Gothic arches (Voltes gòtiques) XIV century.
- Provincial Forum Square (Fòrum Provincial) 1st c. AD
- Museum of Modern Art (Museu d'Art Modern) XIX-XX centuries.
- Jewish Quarter (Call jueu) 14th century
- National Archaeological Museum of Tarragona (Museu Nacional Arqueològic (MNAT)
- Pretori romà Roman praetorium, 1st c. AD Pilate's palace
- Circ romà Roman circus, 1st c. AD
- Balcony of the Mediterranean (Balcó del Mediterrani) XIX century.
- Roman amphitheater (Amfiteatre romà) II century. AD
- 18. Local Roman forum of the 1st c. AD (Fòrum Local romà)
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