Tarragona

Six places in Tarragona: the Modernista market, the Balcó del Mediterrani, Plaça de la Font, the Part Alta and the Sedassos mural. Checked October 2026.

In the sprawling Roman remains of modern-day Tarragona, a few sites stand out not for their size, but for their

Nestled on a hill overlooking the sun-drenched Mediterranean coast, the Old Town of Tarragona, known to locals as the Part

In the ancient, winding streets of Tarragona’s historic quarter, known as the Part Alta, lies a unique and vibrant thoroughfare

Tarragona Cathedral: begun in 1171 on the site of the Temple of Augustus, with Pere Joan’s alabaster altarpiece and the rats’ procession. Checked October 2026.

Plaça dels Sedassos, nestled within the heart of Tarragona’s historic center, stands as a testament to the city’s creative spirit.

Tarragona City Hall, known as the Ajuntament de Tarragona in Catalan, stands as one of the city’s most prominent and

The Roman circus of Tarragona: 30,000 seats, chariot races under Domitian, vaults that now hold shops, and the Praetorium tower. Checked October 2026.

The Roman amphitheatre of Tarragona: a 2nd-century arena by the sea for 14,000 people, the martyrs of 259 and the church ruins in the arena. Checked October 2026.

The Balcó del Mediterrani, or “Balcony of the Mediterranean,” is one of Tarragona’s most breathtaking landmarks, a panoramic viewpoint that