Barcelona, as we have chronicled, still exhibits characteristics resultant from its time as a Roman colony. For evidence, one needs to look no further than the remains of the Roman walls still present. For today’s extraordinary excursion, we take you south down the coast to a town with an even heavier Roman history, Tarragona.

Formerly known as Tarraco, Tarragona was founded in 218 BC as a prominent Roman military base. It later became a Roman colony, and astonishingly enough it was even capital of the entire Roman Empire when the Emperor Augustus lived in the city for two years. It was a stop along the famed Via Augusta, which ran from Rome to present day Cadiz.

Today, much of Tarragona´s allure lies in its history. Following in the steps of Romans long ago is a breathtaking adventure, as you can still see the aqueducts and the remains of the amphitheatre, and begin to form a picture of what life in that distant time may have been like. For example, make sure to stop and check out the old Roman circus where they held chariot races. Located on the Mediterranean coast, another great appeal are the beaches, some of which have even received awards for their purity.

So for lovers of history and those who want to see more of the Spanish coast alike, this is a great destination, one we are sure you will enjoy to the fullest. Visit us at ComeToBarcelona and reserve a Barcelona apartment to start your journey!