Archaeological Ensemble of Tárraco in Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
La basilica visigòtica
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The Visigothic Basilica
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 8, 2023
1. La basilica visigòtica / The Visigothic Basilica Marker
Balice cristians de tres naus, construida al segle VI en record del martiri del bisbe Fructuós i dels seus diaques, Auguri i Eulogi. L'edifici tenia una sala annexa emprada com a baptisteri. Segons la tradició, el lloc assenyalaria l'indret de l'execució. La basilica va estar en us fins l’inici del segle VIII.
Se'n conserven la fonamentació, part dels paviments, les bases per a les columnes que defineixen les tres naus I l'arc triomfal que emmarcava l'absis.
(en vermell) Restes conservades de la basilica visigotica (Arxiu MHT)
Planta de basilica (Arxiu MHT)
La basilica visigótica
Basílica cristiana de tres naves construido en el siglo VI en recuerdo del martirio del obispo Fructuoso y de sus diáconos, Augurio y Eulogio. El edificio tenía una sala anexa usada como baptisterio. Segun la tradición, su ubicación indicaba el lugar de la ejecución. La basílica estuvo en uso hasta inicios del siglo VIII.
Se conservan sus cimientos, parte de los pavimentos, los bases para las columnas que definían las tres naves y el arco triunfal
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(en rojo) Restos conservados de la basilica visigoda
Planta de la basilica
The Visigothic Basilica
A Christian basilica with three naves built in the 6th century to commemorate the martyrdom of Bishop Fructuosus and his deacons, Augurius and Eulogius. The church had an annex that was used as a baptistery. According to tradition, it indicated the site of the execution. The basilica was in use until the 8th century.
The foundations, part of the paving, the bases of the columns that defined the three naves and the triumphal arches that framed the apse have been preserved.
(in red) Preserved remains of the Visigothic basilica
Plan of the basilica
Basilique wisigothique
Basilique chrétienne à trois nefs construite au VIe siècle pour commémorer le martyre de l’évêque Fructueux et de ses diacres, Augurius et Eulogius. L’église avait une annexe qui servait de baptistère. Selon la tradition, il indiquait le lieu de l’exécution. La basilique a été utilisée jusqu’au 8ème siècle.
Les fondations, une partie du pavage, les bases des colonnes qui délimitaient les trois nefs et les arcs de triomphe qui encadraient l’abside ont été conservés.
(rouge) Restes conservés de la basilique wisigothique
Plan de basilique
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 8, 2023
2. La basilica visigòtica / The Visigothic Basilica Marker
Erected by Museu d'Història de Tarragona (MHT). (Marker Number 14.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 41° 6.873′ N, 1° 15.536′ E. Marker is in Tarragona, Cataluña (Catalonia). It is in Archaeological Ensemble of Tárraco. It can be reached from Via William J. Bryant north of Passeig Maritim Rafael Casanova, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Via William J Bryant 4, Tarragona, Cataluña 43003, Spain. Touch for directions.
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: Els santuaris de Nèmesi / The Nemesis Shrines (a few steps from this marker); L'església de Santa Maria del Miracle / The Church of Santa Maria del Miracle (a few steps from this marker); La inscripció d'Heliogàbal / The Inscription of Heliogabalus (a few steps from this marker); Els cementiris visigòtic i medieval / The Visigothic and Medieval Cemeteries (a few steps from this marker); La graderia septentrional / The Northern Seating Area (a few steps from this marker); La graderia meridional i la tribuna d'autoritats (within shouting
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 8, 2023
3. Remnants of the Visigothic Basilica and the Church of Santa Maria del Miracle
Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 8, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
