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Roman Costa Dorada The Costa Dorada's long history has left it a wealth of buildings & artefacts from past civilizations. However the Roman Empire left a bigger stamp here than any other. Mainly due to the multitude of findings in & around Tarragona (Tarraco when the Roman capital of Hispania Citerior) the Costa Dorada offers a clearer window than most into it's Roman past. Please see the below links for more information on it's various Roman attractions.
Archaeological Museum Tarragona The Archaeological museum in Tarragona is the oldest museum in Catalonia; it is also one of it's best. Its vast collections have grown naturally since it's inception 150 years ago... The remains of the walls of ancient Tarraco (Roman Tarragona) can still be seen in many central parts of the city... The Scipio Funeral Monument is situated around 3 kilometres from Tarragona in the direction of Barcelona... Tarragona's Roman Forum is basically a square. However in it's day it was a central marketplace flanked on all sides... Tarragona's Circus Maximus was an entertainment venue hosting a variety of events, the most famous of which was chariot racing... Tarragona's Roman Aqueduct is a well preserved example of a classical Roman aqueduct dating from the 1st century AD... Tarragona's Roman Amphitheater was constructed in the 2nd century AD, as the settlement of Tarraco (Tarragona) grew... Cambrils has its own Roman ruins known as the Roman Villa La Llosa. From the archaeological remains discovered here...
Costa Dorada Tourist Offices Tarragona +34 977 250795 Cambrils +34 902 154741
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