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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Tarragona

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Tarragona, Spain

Updated October 24, 2022

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Tarragona, Spain

Pont del Diable

Stunning Roman aqueduct used for 1900 years and still standing.

Tarragona, Spain

Roman Circus and Praetorian Tower

Long tunnels run under the ancient chariot racing circuit to the tower.

Tarragona, Spain

Tarragona Amphitheater

This Roman arena once played host to bloody gladiatorial battles.

Tarragona, Spain

Balcó del Mediterrani

Touching the iron railings of Tarragona's balcony to the Mediterranean is said to bring good luck.
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Vistabella, Spain

Església de Vistabella - Vistabella Church

A modernist church in an ancient village.
6 miles from Tarragona

Cambrils, Spain

Cambrils' Ceramic House

An elaborately decorated house sits on an otherwise quiet street.
8 miles from Tarragona

Cambrils, Spain

En la Pla de les Serenes

This amazing piece of modern art honors the hundreds of fishermen killed during Cambrils' "year of misfortunes."
10 miles from Tarragona
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