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TarragonaInformazioni Generali Tarragona is a city located in the south of Cataluņa and east of Spain, by the Mediterranean Sea. It is the capital of this same province. With a lot of traditions, the city attracts the tourists with its beaches and its artistic culture. The history of the city begins with the Punic Wars. Publio and Cneo Escipion take the city in 218 before JC and after building the walls; they transform it into a military base for the Roman army. Capital of Citerior, it becomes a beautiful and wealthy city. In the 5th century, the city is faced to German invasions, the walls are destroyed and a period of decadence begins until the conquest by Eurico in 475. Then, the Muslims take the city in 714; Tarragona is flourishing again with the Cordoba emirate and caliphate. In 1372, Pedro el Cerimonioso enforces payments rights for the merchandises and in 1374 he tries to abolish the Episcopal seignery. The Catholic Kings confirm the privileges of the city and force the others cities to deal with their harbor but they refuse. In 1789, the construction of a new harbor is allowed and Ruiz de Apodaca is in charge. In 1802, they rehabilitate the harbor to bargain with America. In 1811, the general Suchet conquers the city after a strong resistance. From the second half of XIX century, the city reaches its wealthiest situation thanks to the labor in the harbor and the commercial activities. From 1960, the activities relating to the ports are reinforced by new modern industries. Cosa stai cercando a Tarragona? | ||
