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Monumenti di Tarragona

Museo arqueologico: The pieces on display illustrate the process of Romanization that took place on the Iberian Peninsula. This museum was created in the 19th century and is the oldest in Catalonia in its field. The majority of its collection has been recovered over the last 150 years. In its rooms you will also find numerous remains of sculptures, mosaics, architectural items, ceramics, household and military utensils, amphorae, clothing, funerary objects, coins...

Tarragona Cathedral: Its construction began in 1184, over the remains of an old Christian basilica. t was made in Romanesque style, in transition to Gothic. The church has a Latin-cross plan, with three naves and an accentuated transept, over which stands an impressive octagonal dome.

Anfiteatro Romano: Built in the 2nd century A.D., the amphitheatre was the setting for popular spectacles, such as fights between gladiators. In the central part, the remains of the plan of a Visigoth basilica are preserved as well as those of a Romanesque-Gothic church from the 12th century.

Circo romano: The circus was built towards the end of the 1 A. D., possibly during the times of the Emperor Domician. The building was used for events such as chariot races.

Necrópolis Romana y Paleocristiana: The necropolis was used as the city's cemetery from the Roman era until the 7th century. The majority of these finds can be seen in Tarragona's ArchaeologicalMuseum.

Paseo arqueologico: Three towers and several sections of the wall still remain intact. It was built in the latter stages of the 3rd century B.C. and the beginning of the second century B.C. Of the original wall only the upper area section is still standing.

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