dmj1962 (22989 points) 22-05-2008

Tarragona’s mediaeval cathedral occupies a large section of the old city, and approaching it along the Carrer Major offers a dramatic spectacle, wi... more...

dmj1962 (22989 points) 22-05-2008

Tarragona’s well-preserved Roman Amphitheatre occupies a dramatic hillside site, above the main railway line, with impressive views of the sea. ... more...

dmj1962 (22989 points) 22-05-2008

This impressive museum charts the history of Roman ‘Tarraco’ and contains some of the most important finds from the city. It is a ‘must’ on any vis... more...

dmj1962 (22989 points) 22-05-2008

Tarragona once possessed one of the most impressive circuses in the Roman world, and is still one of the best preserved outside Italy. Built in the... more...

dmj1962 (22989 points) 22-05-2008

The best preserved part of Roman Tarragona are the walls which still encircle the old town, and a 1.5km section has been landscaped and is open to ... more...

dmj1962 (22989 points) 22-05-2008

A small but very pleasant (and spotlessly clean) station cafeteria serving hot and cold drinks and the usual Spanish snacks - tapas, pastries and f... more...

dmj1962 (22989 points) 22-05-2008

Tarragona is the principal stop on the main line between Barcelona and Valencia and a busy regional destination in its own right. Rebuilt in th... more...

dmj1962 (22989 points) 22-05-2008

Small, basic café within a shout of the main market building in Vilanova, selling pastries, tapas, snacks, sandwiches and drinks. It’s clean an... more...

dmj1962 (22989 points) 22-05-2008

This is a very traditional café and chocolate bar on the main Rambla in Vilanova, well worth a visit both for its chocolate (Xocolata in Catalan) a... more...

dmj1962 (22989 points) 22-05-2008

This was the main commercial Forum during the Roman period, and consisted of an impressive porticoed square containing rows of shops, taverns and o... more...