TRAVEL GUIDES DIRECTORY: TARRAGONA SPAIN

PLACES OF INTEREST

Amfiteatre Rom

The Roman Amphitheater is situated at the seaside, immediately off the Rambla Nova. At the foot of Miracle Park and noticeably stamped from a cliff that ascends from the coast, this Roman amphitheater remembers the days in the 2nd century when thousands assemble here for leisure and entertainment.

Cathedral

At the uppermost point of Tarragona lies this 12 th century cathedral, who s structural design signify the evolution from Romanesque to Gothic architecture. It has a massive, vaulted entrance hall, impressive stained-glass windows, a Romanesque walkway, and an open choir. In the foremost apse, view the altarpiece of St. Thecla , patron of Tarragona , carved by Pere Joan in 1430. Two ostentatious doors open into the chevet. The east gallery is the Museu Dioces , with a nice collection of Catal art.

Passeig Arqueol

At the far end of the Pla del Pallol, a portico shows the way to this .8 kilometer (half mile) boardwalk along the antique fortifications. it was constructed by the Romans on top of colossal boulders. The walls have been much tainted over the years, especially during the medieval times and in the 1600s. There are scenic views from many points along the way.

Monastery of Poblet

Another jewel of the province is the imposing fortified monastery of Poblet . Rising on an isolated valley and founded by Cistercian monks in the 12th century, it exhibits magnificent buildings, an exceptional alabaster retable, extraordinary pergola and royal tombs.

El Serallo

This is the maritime district of Tarragona . Tourists and locals have the chance to watch the fishing boats come in as well as witness the fish catch being auctioned at La Lonia (fish exchange), which is actually an age-old tradition.

Costa Daurada