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A colonia was a settlement of Roman citizens abroad, organised for trade and defence but not incorporated as a city. Tarraco was designated a colonia by Julius Caesar around 45 BC. The site is in two parts linked by a footbridge over C de Soller. It's an open square with the main surviving structure in the western part, the basilica which was a multipurpose civic building.
The colonial forum of Tarraco is an ancient Roman archaeological site located in the modern city of Tarragona in Spain.
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The remains of the Roman theatre. It was built in the first century AD and could hold 6000 spectators.
The chariot track was built late 1st century in the reign of Domitian. Only a portion of the structure is left but some of the passages and vaults in the basement can be seen. Admission includes the nearby Torre del Pretori.
Miracle Beach
Some 500 m long with calm waters. It's the closest to city centre so it can get crowded.
Painting and sculpture from the 20th century, in a knock-through of 18th century houses.