Museu Nacional Arqueologic de Tarragona (National Archaeological Museum of Tarragona), Tarragona
The National Archaeological Museum of Tarragona, established in the mid-nineteenth century as a Provincial Museum, holds the distinction of being the oldest institution of its kind in Catalonia. Throughout its rich history, it has evolved into a pivotal center dedicated to the recovery, preservation, research, and dissemination of the cultural heritage of the Roman city of Tarraco and its surrounding regions.
Situated in modern Tarragona, the museum grapples with the historical and monumental significance of Tarraco. It faces the challenges of its location within a city that has grown and developed over time. As a response, the National Archaeological Museum of Tarragona has directed its research programs towards investigating, preserving, and showcasing the Roman world, the Romanization of the Iberian Peninsula, and Tarraco's pivotal role as the capital of one of the largest provinces in the Roman Empire.
In addition to housing the Archaeological Museum, the MNAT oversees the Early Christian Museum and Necropolis, along with the Roman villas of Els Munts (Altafulla) and Centcelles (Constant铆). The organizational purview extends to iconic monuments such as the Arch of Ber脿 and Scipios鈥� Tower, situated along the Via Augusta, as well as the ongoing restoration of the Roman Theatre. This comprehensive approach allows the MNAT to offer a multifaceted exploration of the rich archaeological and historical heritage of Tarragona and its Roman past.
Situated in modern Tarragona, the museum grapples with the historical and monumental significance of Tarraco. It faces the challenges of its location within a city that has grown and developed over time. As a response, the National Archaeological Museum of Tarragona has directed its research programs towards investigating, preserving, and showcasing the Roman world, the Romanization of the Iberian Peninsula, and Tarraco's pivotal role as the capital of one of the largest provinces in the Roman Empire.
In addition to housing the Archaeological Museum, the MNAT oversees the Early Christian Museum and Necropolis, along with the Roman villas of Els Munts (Altafulla) and Centcelles (Constant铆). The organizational purview extends to iconic monuments such as the Arch of Ber脿 and Scipios鈥� Tower, situated along the Via Augusta, as well as the ongoing restoration of the Roman Theatre. This comprehensive approach allows the MNAT to offer a multifaceted exploration of the rich archaeological and historical heritage of Tarragona and its Roman past.
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Museu Nacional Arqueologic de Tarragona (National Archaeological Museum of Tarragona) on Map
Sight Name: Museu Nacional Arqueologic de Tarragona (National Archaeological Museum of Tarragona)
Sight Location: Tarragona, Spain (See walking tours in Tarragona)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Tarragona, Spain (See walking tours in Tarragona)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Walking Tours in Tarragona, Spain
Create Your Own Walk in Tarragona
Creating your own self-guided walk in Tarragona is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Tarragona Introduction Walking Tour
Nestled in the southern part of Catalonia, Spain, Tarragona is a coastal city boasting an abundance of ancient Roman ruins, rolling mountains, and magnificent beaches.
Shrouded in myth and mystery, Tarragona carries a name whose origins remain debated鈥攍inked to figures like Tarraho or Tearcon the Ethiopian, a seventh-century BC pharaoh. Its true founding date is also obscured in time.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Shrouded in myth and mystery, Tarragona carries a name whose origins remain debated鈥攍inked to figures like Tarraho or Tearcon the Ethiopian, a seventh-century BC pharaoh. Its true founding date is also obscured in time.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Roman Ruins Walking Tour
The city of Tarraco, the capital of the Hispania Tarraconensis province, held significant prominence within the vast Roman Empire. The remnants of those days, concentrated in the heart of Tarragona, are the pivotal historical sites that contribute to its UNESCO World Heritage status.
Indeed, the city's acclaim largely stems from its Roman ruins, notably the 2nd-century AD Roman... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Indeed, the city's acclaim largely stems from its Roman ruins, notably the 2nd-century AD Roman... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles