Part Alta in Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Apostle Paul in Tarragona
Al Apostol San Pablo en el XIX sentenario de su venida a España y de su estancia en Tarragona
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Año jubilar concedido por S.S. Juan XXII
P.M.
El hombre que ha ejercido la maxima influencia en la historia universal
Trescientos dias de indulgencia … un padrenuestro al pasar antes esta imagen
+ B. Card. de Arriba y Castro
To the Apostle Paul on the passing of nineteen centuries since his arrival to Spain and his stay in Tarragona
1963
Jubilee year conceded by His Holiness John XXII
P.M.
The man that has had the largest influence on universal history
Three hundred days of indulgence will be granted to those that pray an Our Father when passing this image.
+ Cardenal de Arriba y Castro
Erected 1963.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1963.
Location. 41° 7.17′ N, 1° 15.433′ E. Marker is in Tarragona, Cataluña (Catalonia). It is in Part Alta. Marker is on Carrer de la Mare de Déu del Claustre north 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. Roman Worship Enclosure / Recinte de Culte Imperial (within shouting distance of this marker); Tarragona Murdered Catholic Priests (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa del Cambrer / The Camerlengo's House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hospital de Santa Tecla (about 120 meters away); Casa dels Concilis / Council House (about 120 meters away); Santa Tecla la Vella / Church of Santa Tecla la Vella (about 150 meters away); Fray Francisco Iglesias i Doménech (about 150 meters away); Antic Ajuntament / Former City Hall (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tarragona.
Also see . . . Paul the Apostle at Wikipedia. While it is currently considered conjecture that Paul may have traveled as far as Tarragona, it is entirely possible. Local tradition says that he preached from a stone near this monument and a chapel was later built there. (Submitted on December 29, 2023.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 43 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 29, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.