❮ Tarragona

Provincial forum of Tarraco

Foro romano de Tarraco

archaeological site in Tarragona

#10 in Tarragona / #525 in Spain

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The Provincial Forum of Tarraco in Tarragona, Spain, was a significant administrative and religious center in the Roman province of Hispania Tarraconensis. Established during the reign of Emperor Augustus, the forum served as the hub for provincial governance and featured various monumental buildings, including a basilica, curia, and temples dedicated to the Imperial cult. The site is renowned for its architectural grandeur, showcasing the Roman prowess in urban planning and engineering.

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