the program that I am studying through in Barcelona takes the whole program on a field trip to the ancient city of Tarragona. After the hour bus ride from Barcelona, we arrived at a beautiful monastery on a hill. We toured the grounds on a rainy day so the water trickled through the cracks and ancient architecture of the bricks.
We then went into the city of Taragonna, which was built by the Romans when they conquered Catlaonia. The Roman influence here is prominent with all the buildings following a similar style and structure. The city was not big and is still not huge but the city scape is absolutely gorgeous. Taragonna was used as a key port in Catalonia during the Roman times and was inhabited by merchants, lords, and working class people alike.
Like many Roman built cities, they also had an ampitheater, but they built one on the sea which leads to some spectacular sunsets.
Our time in Taragonna was short but it is very rich in culture and has an impressive history. What I found surprising was how well the Roman artifacts were preserved especially in and around the Circus which was a hub of activities ranging from chariot races to shopping for citizens.
I was lucky to get these photos because of the clear skies and beautiful sunlight that the mediterranean climate provides.
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