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guided tour (Spanish or Catalan). The monastery has undergone years of restoration,
which has finally cleared up most of the remaining scars of civil war damage and the
church marks the clear transition between Romanesque and Gothic architecture.
Tarragona
Explore
Since the Museu d'Història de Tarragona - which comprises the main Roman sites - tends to
be busiest from midmorning onwards, it's best to start with its Amfiteatre Romà and the
Fòrum Provincial first, or the excellent Museu Nacional Arqueològic de Tarragona. Then,
head for the Catedral, followed by lunch in one of the many gourmet establishments nearby.
The Roman sights are spread out, so in the afternoon you may want to take a taxi to the
Necròpolis Paleocristiana, followed by the impressive Pont del Diable aqueduct. Alternat-
ively, have a peaceful wander along the Passeig Arqueològic Muralles - a walk between the
medieval walls - followed by a seafood meal at the fishermen's quarter of Serallo.
The Best…
Place to Eat
Arcs Restaurant
Place to Drink
Sha
Top Tip
Don't visit Tarragona on a Sunday or Monday, as you'll find your sightseeing options
drastically curtailed.
Getting There & Away
Bus
Services from Barcelona (€8.70, 1½ hours, 16 daily) stop at the bus station, a pleas-
ant 20-minute walk from the centre.
Car
Take the C32 toll road along the coast via Castelldefels or the AP7.
