Part Alta in Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)

Roman Worship Enclosure / Recinte de Culte Imperial

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 8, 2023

1. Roman Worship Enclosure / Recinte de Culte Imperial Marker

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Recinte de Culte Imperial
En època romana, el lloc que ocupa la Catedral, situada a la part més elevada de la ciutat, era una mena de plaça on hi havia el recinte de culte romà, amb unes dimensions de 133 per 156 metres. Tàrraco fou la primera ciutat de l'Imperi romà en retre culte a l'emperador i edificar-ne un temple. Recents investigacions arqueològiques apunten a l'existència d'un imponent temple romà sota la Catedral. El claustre medieval aprofita els murs de tancament.

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Recinto de Culto Romano
En época romana, el lugar que ocupa la Catedral, situada en la parte más alta de la ciudad, era un gran espacio abierto donde se emplazaba el recinto de culto romano, con unas dimensiones de 133 por 156 metros. Tárraco fue la primera ciudad del Imperio Romano en rendir culto al emperador y edificarle un templo. Recientes investigaciones arqueológicas apuntan la existencia de un imponente templo romano bajo la Catedral. El claustro medieval aprovecha los muros de cierre de este recinto de época romana.

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Roman Worship Enclosure
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the Roman period, the site now occupied by the Cathedral, located at the highest point of the city, was a sort of square which served as a Roman place of worship, approximately 133 by 156 metres. Tarraco was the first city in the Roman Empire to adopt the cult of the emperor and dedicate a temple to him. Recent archaeological research points to the existence of an impressive Roman temple beneath the Cathedral. The Medieval cloister made use of the outer walls of this Roman building.

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Enceinte de Culte Romain
À l'époque romaine, l'emplacement occupé actuellement par la cathédrale, à l'endroit le plus élevé de la ville, était une grande place ouverte à l'intérieur de laquelle avait été aménagée l'enceinte du culte romain, d'une dimension d'environ 133 mètres sur 156. Tarraco fut la première ville de l'Empire à vouer un culte à l'empereur et à lui édifier un temple. De récentes fouilles archéologiques ont montré l'existence d'un imposant temple romain au-dessous de la Cathédrale. Le cloître médiéval s'appuie de fait sur ses murs d'enceinte.

Erected by Ayuntament de Tarragona.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Churches & Religion.

Location. 41° 7.157′

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 8, 2023

2. Roman Worship Enclosure / Recinte de Culte Imperial Marker

N, 1° 15.447′ E. Marker is in Tarragona, Cataluña (Catalonia). It is in Part Alta. Marker is on Carrer de la Mare de Déu del Claustre east of Carrer de Misser Nogués, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Carrer de la Mare de Déu del Claustre 5, Tarragona, Cataluña 43003, Spain. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Apostle Paul in Tarragona (within shouting distance of this marker); Tarragona Murdered Catholic Priests (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa del Cambrer / The Camerlengo's House (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa dels Concilis / Council House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hospital de Santa Tecla (about 90 meters away); Fray Francisco Iglesias i Doménech (about 120 meters away); Antic Ajuntament / Former City Hall (about 120 meters away); Bonaventura Hernández i Sanahuja (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tarragona.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 8, 2023

3. Roman Worship Enclosure / Recinte de Culte Imperial Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 45 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 28, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.