Part Alta in Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Antic Ajuntament / Former City Hall
Edifici medieval i renaixentista que va ser seu del Consell de la Ciutat entre els segles XVI i XIX. L'estructura ordenada de la façana està presidida per l'escut de la ciutat, situat sobre el balcó del primer pis. A l'interior conserva un conjunt d'arcs gòtics apuntats i l'antiga presó.
Antiguo Ayuntamiento.
Edificio medieval y renacentista que fue la sede del Consejo de la Ciudad entre los siglos XVI y XIX. La estructura ordenada de la fachada está presidida por el escudo de la ciudad, situado encima del balcón del primer piso. En su interior conserva un conjunto de arcos góticos apuntados y la antigua prisión,
Former city hall.
This mediaeval and Renaissance building held the offices of the City Council between the 16th and 19th centuries. Displayed on the first-floor balcony, the city's coat of arms presides over the building's façade. A set of pointed Gothic arches and the old prison can still be seen inside.
Ancien hôtel de ville.
Edifice médiéval et Renaissance qui fut le premier hôtel de ville, entre le XVI et le XIX siècle. La structure ordonnée de sa façade est dominée par les armoiries de la ville sur le balcon du premier étage. À l'intérieur sont conservés un ensemble d'arcs gothiques en ogive et l'ancienne prison.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.
Location. 41° 7.092′ N, 1° 15.445′ E. Marker is in Tarragona, Cataluña (Catalonia). It is in Part Alta. Marker is on Carrer Major south of Carrer de la Merceria, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tarragona, Cataluña 43003, Spain. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fray Francisco Iglesias i Doménech (a few steps from this marker); Bonaventura Hernández i Sanahuja (within shouting distance of this marker); Antoni Rovira i Virgili (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa del Cambrer / The Camerlengo's House (within shouting distance of this marker); Josep Alsina Amorós (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa del General / House of the General (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ángel Barceló Vallvé (about 90 meters away); Roman Worship Enclosure / Recinte de Culte Imperial (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tarragona.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 40 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 25, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.