Tarragona (Tarraco)
Tarragona
The ruins of Tarraco, capital of the Roman province, a World Heritage Site with a seaside amphitheatre, circus and city walls, about 1 hour from Barcelona.
Tarragona was the capital of the Roman province of Hispania Tarraconensis and was listed as a World Heritage Site in 2000. Highlights include the amphitheatre facing the Mediterranean, the circus with its well-preserved underground vaults, the Roman walls with their archaeological promenade, and the Gothic cathedral. Outside the city stands the Pont del Diable aqueduct. Several sites can be bought as combined tickets, costing about 7 to 15 euros. A train from Sants station takes about 1 hour. It can be combined with the beaches of Salou and PortAventura World.
Opening hours
Site about 09:00–21:00 (shorter in winter; closed Mondays)
Nearby sights
- Tarragona Amphitheatre
- Roman Circus & Praetorium
- Balcó del Mediterrani
- Tarragona Cathedral & Old Town
- Passeig Arqueològic (Roman Walls)
- El Serrallo
- Pont del Diable (Les Ferreres Aqueduct)
- Aquopolis Costa Daurada