Part Alta in Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
La Presó de Pilats
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La Prisión de Pilatos
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Pilatos Prison
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2022
1. La Presó de Pilats / La Prisión de Pilatos / Pilatos Prison Marker
La Presó de Pilats
Al nostre darrera trobem la Torre del Pretori, una de les cantonades del Fòrum Provincial construït el segle I dC. Al llarg de la història ha tingut diferents usos, com castell medieval, caserna de l'època moderna o presó provincial des de mitjans del segle XIX, quan es comença a anomenar Presó de Pilats.
Durant la Guerra Civil (1936-1939) continuà funcionant com a centre de reclusió. Després de l'entrada de l'exèrcit franquista a la ciutat, s'hi empresonaren més de 1.350 persones, quan la seva capacitat màxima era de 110. Durant 10 anys passaren prop de 6.500 repressaliats del franquisme, i més de 60 moriren a conseqüència de les inhumanes condicions de vida.
Des de l'actual sala del Sarcòfag d'Hipòlit, reservada als condemnats a mort, entre 1939 i 1945 varen sortir més de 650 presos per ser afusellats al turó de l'Oliva.
La Prisión de Pilatos
Detrás nuestro se alza la Torre del Pretorio, uno de los ángulos del Foro Provincial construido en el siglo I d.C. A lo largo de la historia tuvo
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Durante la Guerra Civil (1936-1939) continuó funcionando como centro de reclusión. Tras la entrada del ejército franquista en la ciudad, se llegaron a encarcelar más de 1.350 personas, cuando su capacidad máxima era de 110. Durante 10 años pasaron cerca de 6.500 represaliados del franquismo. Más de 60 murieron a consecuencia de las inhumanas condiciones de vida. De la actual sala del Sarcófago de Hipólito, reservada a los condenados a muerte, entre 1939 y 1945 salieron más de 650 presos que fueron fusilados en el Turó de l'Oliva.
The Pilatos Prison
The monument behind us, the Praetorium Tower, was one of the roman corners of the Provincial Forum, built in the 1st century AD. Throughout history it had had different purposes, such as medieval castle, barracks of the modern era or provisional prison since the middle of the 19th century, when it came to be known as Pilatos Prision.
During the Civil War (1936-1939) it continued to serve as a detention centre. After the entry of Francoist army in the city, more than 1.350 people were imprisoned, when it was only meant to hold 110 inmates. For over 10 years, 6.500 people were victims
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2022
2. La Presó de Pilats / La Prisión de Pilatos / Pilatos Prison Marker
The marker is visible here in the stairwell leading from the plaza to the lower level, next to the tower.
Erected by Memorial Democratic, Generalitat de Catalunya, Ajuntament de Tarragona.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Law Enforcement • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.
Location. 41° 7.001′ N, 1° 15.495′ E. Marker is in Tarragona, Cataluña (Catalonia). It is in Part Alta. It is on Plaça del Rei. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Antonio Martí y Franqués (within shouting distance of this marker); Amphitheater (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ángel Barceló Vallvé (about 150 meters away); Casa del General / House of the General (about 150 meters away); Josep Alsina Amorós (about 150 meters away); Antoni Rovira i Virgili (about 150 meters away); Bonaventura Hernández i Sanahuja (about 180 meters away); Fray Francisco Iglesias i Doménech (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tarragona.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2022
3. Praetorium Tower (Pilatos Prison)
Photographed by Ed. Angel Toldrá Viazo, Barcelona, circa 1905
4. Castillo de Pilatos (Pilatos Prison)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 29, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
