HIGHLIGHTS

 

Historic City Centre

Enclosed by Roman walls, the medieval historic centre captivates visitors with its surrounding streets and Gothic cathedral.

Amphitheatre

This large open-air museum is part of the city's archaeological complex and has been designated world heritage by UNESCO.

Rambla Nova

Rambla Nova is the city's main central avenue. It runs through the modern city of Tarragona from the south-east to the north-east, starting at the Imperial Tarraco square and all the way to the Balcony of the Mediterranean.

Historic City Centre

Enclosed by Roman walls, the medieval historic centre captivates visitors with its surrounding streets and Gothic cathedral.

Furthermore, several monuments featuring various architectural styles can be visited, such as the former Hospital de Santa Tecla, the Jewish Quarter, Casa Canals, Casa Castellarnau or the modernist Casa Ripoll.

Amphitheatre

This large open-air museum is part of the city's archaeological complex and has been designated world heritage by UNESCO.

The amphitheatre of ancient Tarraco is unique due to its location on the shores of the Mediterranean. The amphitheatre features at its very center the remainings of the floor plan of a Visigothic basilica.

Rambla Nova

Rambla Nova is the city's main central avenue. It runs through the modern city of Tarragona from the south-east to the north-east, starting at the Imperial Tarraco square and all the way to the Balcony of the Mediterranean.

Several modernist buildings are worth visiting on the Rambla, such as Casa Salas or the Neoclassical Edifici de l'Enher. A street market is held every Tuesday and Thursday along the Rambla.

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​WHAT TO DO

 

International Fireworks Competition

International Fireworks Competition

From 28th june to 1st july

The city of Tarragona plays host at the beautiful beach of the Miracle, a new edition of the International Fireworks Competi-tion, with fireworks companies from around the world taking part.

Mare de Déu del Carme

Mare de Déu del Carme

16 july

Fishermen and sailors carry the Virgin of Mount Carmel ceremoniously across the waters of the Mediterranean, disembarking in the El Serrallo neighbourhood.

CONNECTIONS AND RELATED DESTINATIONS

Barcelona


The capital of Catalonia boasts a great amount of architectural treasures and a rich historic heritage​

Girona

Beautiful city endowed with a unique historic quarter.  Its rich architectural heritage and numerous cultural activities make Girona a captivating city. ​

Valencia

Located on the shores of the Mediterranean, the city of Valencia has managed to combine its historic legacy with some of the most innovative and avant-garde works built in recent times.  ​

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