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Architecture and monuments / Roman Hispania / Tarragona

Praetorium

  • View of the Roman Praetorium. Tarragona © Turespaña

    View of the Roman Praetorium. Tarragona © Turespaña

  

Category

Palace

Date

1st century

Style

Roman
Plaza del Rey 5
43003 Tarragona
Tarragona, Catalonia
Tarragona

Telephone+34 977221736 - + 34 977230171

E-mailmht@tarragona.cat

Websitehttp://www.tarragona.cat/patrimoni/museu-historia/monuments/el-forum-provincial

It is entered through the Sant Antoni neo-classical gateway, which was opened in the walls in the 18th century. It is located in the old town, commonly known as the Castell de Pilat. It was part of the structure of the Tarraco provincial forum, built in the 1st century AD. It became a royal castle in the Middle Ages, and currently houses the Tarragona National Archaeological Museum.

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Timetables

 

Oct 01 to Mar 31

Tuesday to Friday

Does not close at midday

9:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Saturday

Does not close at midday

9:30 AM to 6:30 PM

Public holidays and Sundays

9:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Closing days: Monday

 

Apr 01 to Sep 30

Tuesday to Friday

9:00 AM to 8:30 PM

Saturday

9:30 AM to 8:30 PM

Public holidays and Sundays

9:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Rates

 

General: €3,30

Reduced: €1,70

Children: Free admission

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Reservations
Website: http://www.tarracoticket.cat/Circo_Romano__Pretorio/reserva/1/6

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May 15, 2022 to May 29, 2022

Festival

Roman Amphitheatre - Tarragona
Tàrraco Viva Festival

View of one of the Pilars Caminants, walking castles, in which local Castellers human castle teams take part. In the image: the Xiquets del Serrallo group © EFE

Sep 12, 2022 to Sep 25, 2022

Festivity of National Tourist Interest

Tarragona
Santa Tecla Fiesta

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Oct 1, 2022 to Oct 2, 2022

Show

Tarragona
'Castells' competition (human towers)

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To be confirmed 2021

Show

El Miracle - Tarragona
International Fireworks Competition

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Las Ferreres Aqueduct, Tarragona © Turespaña
Roman Catalonia

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