Part Alta in Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Torre d'en Tintorer
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Dyer's Tower
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2022
1. Torre d'en Tintorer / Dyer's Tower Marker
(Catalan:)
Torre d'època medieval construïda adossada a la muralla romana. Encara conserva part dels merlets que coronaven la seva terrassa. En un dels murs hi ha encastada una inscripció romana.
(Spanish:)
Torre de época medieval construida adosada a la muralla romana. Aún conserva parte de las almenas de su terraza. En uno de los muros se puede ver una inscripción romana.
(English:)
A tower from the medieval period built against the Roman wall. It still preserves some of the crenelations that crowned the terrace. A Roman inscription can be seen on one of the walls.
(French:)
Tour médiévale adossée à la muraille romaine. Elle possède encore une partie des créneaux de sa terrasse et l'un de ses murs porte une inscription latine d'époque romaine.
Erected by Ajuntament de Tarragona.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 41° 7.081′ N, 1° 15.237′ E. Marker is in Tarragona, Cataluña (Catalonia). It is in Part Alta. It is on Via del Imperio Roma, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map.
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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: Casa Ximenis (within shouting distance of this marker); Estanislau Figueres i Moragues (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); La Audiència Provincial / La Audiencia Provincial / The Provincial Court (about 90 meters away); Sant Agapito Bis (about 150 meters away); Roman Circus Stands (about 180 meters away); Casa del General / House of the General (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Ángel Barceló Vallvé (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Josep Alsina Amorós (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tarragona.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2022
2. Torre d'en Tintorer / Dyer's Tower and Marker
The marker is visible here to the left of the door.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 178 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
