Part Alta in Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Roman Circus Stands
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 8, 2023
1. Roman Circus Stands Marker
Circ Roma Graderies
El circ romà de Tarraco es va construir a finals del segle I dC i va estar en funcionament fins almenys el segle V dC. Llavors les seves voltes es van començar a aprofitar com habitatges, encara que potser l'arena continuava funcionant com a espai lúdic. No en va al segle VI dC es va prohibir al bisbe de Tarraco que assistís a aquesta mena d'espectacles.
Circo Romano
El circo romano de Tarraco se construyó a finales del siglo I dC y estuvo funcionando como mínimo hasta el siglo V dC. Entonces sus bóvedas se empezaron a utilizar como viviendas, aunque posiblemente la arena continuaba funcionando como espacio lúdico. No en vano en el siglo VI dC se le prohibió al obispo de Tarraco que asistiera a este tipo de espectáculos.
Roman Circus Stands
The Tarraco Roman circus was built at the end of the 1st century AD, and has been in use since at least the 5th century AD. From then the vaulted arches began to be used for housing, although the arena probably continued to be used
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Cirque Romain
Le cirque romain de Tarraco fut construit à la fin du ler siècle ap. J.-C. et fut utilisé au moins jusqu'au Ve siècle ap. J.-C. On commença alors à utiliser ses arcades comme logements, mais il est possible que l'arène servit encore aux jeux. Il n'est donc pas surprenant qu'au Vle siècle ap. J.-C. l'évêque de Tarraco reçût l'interdiction d'assister à ce genre de spectacle.
Erected by Ayuntament de Tarragona.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment.
Location. 41° 7.004′ N, 1° 15.327′ E. Marker is in Tarragona, Cataluña (Catalonia). It is in Part Alta. Marker is on Plaça de la Font west of Carrer del Portalet, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Plaça de la Font 32, Tarragona, Cataluña 43003, Spain. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Església de Sant Agustí / Church of Saint Augustine (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa del General / House of the General (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ángel Barceló Vallvé (about 150 meters away);
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 8, 2023
2. Roman Circus Stands Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 44 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
