Do you like Roman history? If your answer is yes, at Shuttle2Sun we offer you transfers that will take you to the perfect place for you and… it also has some beaches! We provide private transfers to the city of Tarragona, on the Costa Dorada. City better known as ‘Tarraco’, during the Roman Empire.
Tarraco was founded in 218 BC by the arrival of the Roman armies to the Iberian Peninsula. During the Roman Empire, Tarraco was one of the main cities of Hispania. Nowadays, the city of Tarragona is known for its cultural tourism, since there are still several monuments of Roman ruins, among which the amphitheater stands out for its excellence.
Roman amphitheater
The Roman amphitheater is an emblematic oval building dating from the 2nd century, which stands out for its magnificent stands carved into the rock and its proximity to the sea. The amphitheater of Tarraco emphasizes its grandeur by measuring 109.5 by 86.5 meters in total and having a capacity of approximately 14,000 spectators.
Nowadays it is possible to visit the amphitheater in the city of Tarragona and let yourself be carried away by the incredible history that surrounds this magical place.
The Roman Circus
A few metres from the Roman amphitheater, you can visit the Roman circus, located in the old town. In this building, which had a capacity of 30,000 spectators, horse and chariot races were held. Today, it is considered one of the best-preserved circuses in the West.
This splendid Roman circus is also open to the public, so that we can all learn about the fascinating Roman history.
Don’t wait any longer to live an experience that will take you back centuries, book your transfer to Tarragona with Shuttle2Sun today! We will take you from Reus airport, Barcelona airport or Camp de Tarragona AVE station to your hotel in Tarragona city.
