"Passeig Arqueologic - Archaeological Promenade." Top 5 Page for this destination Tarragona Sports & Outdoors Tip by Jerelis

When we first arrived by car at the city of Tarragona, we immediately saw a huge reconstructed medieval tower, which was part of the old city wall. All excited about the view we parked the car at the other side of the Old Town. Our intention was to walk our way back to the tower and see what it was all about. We entered the Old Town at its southwest corner, by way of the Via de L'Imperi Romá and the gate called Partal del Roser. When we stood in front of the gate we saw a seperate entrance next to it which lead us to the Passeig Arqueologic (Archaeological Promenade). We learned that this was a hike which took us around the outside of the walls and was probably the best way to see them. The hike would also take us to the medieval tower we spotted before, so we decided to do the hike.

The walls of the Old Town - most of which still stands; the missing sections were demolished by Napoleon's troups - show in microcosm the ages of the town's construction: rough Iberian blocks at the base, neater Roman work above that, and above that the refortification carried out by British troops during the War of the Spanish Succession (1704-1711).

Equipment: Have a look at Tarragona Packing List.

Address: Old City walls, Tarragona.
Directions: Watch for the seperate entrance next to the gate called Portal del Roser, that's where the hike will start.
Phone: 977 245796
Theme: Hiking