These are just some of top places to see in Tarragona
The Cathedral
Crowning the town, Tarragona’s cathedral incorporates both Romanesque and Gothic features, as typified by the main facade. The flower-filled cloister has Gothic vaulting and Romanesque carved capitals, one of which shows rats conducting a cat’s funeral…until the cat comes back to life! Chambers off the cloister display the remains of a Roman temple (unearthed in 2015) and the Museu Diocesà, its collection extending from Roman hairpins to 13th- and 14th-century polychrome Virgin woodcarvings. Don't miss the east nave's 14th-century frescoes.
The Museum
The Museu Nacional Arqueològic This excellent museum does justice to the cultural and material wealth of Roman Tarraco. The mosaic collection traces changing trends from simple black-and-white designs to complex full-colour creations; highlights include the fine 2nd- or 3rd-century Mosaic de la Medusa and the large, almost complete 3rd-century Mosaic dels Peixos de la Pineda, showing fish and sea creatures.
The Amphitheater
Near the beach is Tarragona's well-preserved amphitheatre, dating from the 2nd century CE, where gladiators hacked away at each other or wild animals. In its arena are the remains of a 6th-century Visigothic church and a 12th-century Romanesque church, both built to commemorate Saint Fructuosus and two deacons, believed to have been burnt alive here in CE 259. At the time of research, parts of the amphitheatre were undergoing restoration, though the upper viewing gallery was open (and admission free). Much of the amphitheatre was picked to bits, the stone used to build the port and the two churches, so what you see now is a partial reconstruction.
The Amusement Park
PortAventura A massive, blockbuster amusement park, it's crammed with exhilarating rides and shows to keep all ages happy. The park opens at Christmas and only at weekends during November and December; it's closed for much of January and February In summer you can ride until midnight hours!
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Restaurants nearby
When it comes to eating out, there is an abundance of great restaurants offering a wide range of cuisine from simple tapas on terraces where you can eat, drink and watch the world pass by, up to Michelin-starred restaurants.
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