Barrio Gótico in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Roman Tower: Plaça dels Traginers
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 18, 2019
1. Roman Tower: Plaça dels Traginers Marker
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Erected by Ajuntament de Barcelona, Museu d'Historia de Barcelona. (Marker Number R5.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 41° 22.916′ N, 2° 10.785′ E. Marker is in Barcelona, Cataluña (Catalonia). It is in Barrio Gótico. It is at the intersection of Plaça dels Traginers and Baixada de Viladecols on Plaça dels Traginers
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Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, in the Schengen Area, in a coastal Mediterranean country, and in the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, a Spanish colony, and the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Roman Wall and Defense Towers: Carrer del Correu Vell (within shouting distance of this marker); Enric Morera (within shouting distance of this marker); Roman City Wall and Gate: Pati Llimona (within shouting distance of this marker); Francisco Moragas Barret (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Baixeras: A Symbolic Monumental School (about 120 meters away); Roman Wall and Defense Towers: Carrer Baixada de Caçador (about 120 meters away); Miquel Llobet i Solés (about 150 meters away); Carrer Dagueria (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Barcelona.
More about this marker. Although this marker is not particularly difficult to find, it may be somewhat awkward to view. That is, it is located at the back of the outdoor seating area of a nearby cafe.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 18, 2019
2. Roman Tower: Plaça dels Traginers Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 18, 2019
3. Roman Tower: Plaça dels Traginers Marker - another wide view
Taken from the ramp that leads up to the upper street level, this picture shows the top part of marker peeking above the ramp wall, with the roman tower on the right. Compare the tower remnants with how the tower is believed to have looked in Photo 1.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 30, 2023
4. Roman Tower: Plaça dels Traginers Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 30, 2023
5. An additional view of the Roman Tower
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 18, 2019
6. Roman Tower: Plaça dels Traginers Marker inset: Map of Roman Wall and access points
Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 753 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 7, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 4, 5. submitted on August 26, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 6. submitted on November 7, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
