Together with Steemit to homeland of Pontius Pilate!


When you go to Spain you can not fail to visit the beautiful city of Tarragona. It is necessary to go to see the birthplace of the man sent to the death of Jesus Christ. The city was founded at the end of the 5th century BC and in 218 was conquered by Rome from Carthage in the Second Punic War.

And there is something to see in Tarragona. Its old town and breathes history. The walls of the Roman fortress, amphitheater, which held its first executions of Christians, was continued later throughout the Empire, the majestic. Early Christian churches are certainly interesting.

Tarragona is also a modern town.The wide main street leads you from the bus station to the Mediterranean balcony. This is Observation deck with great views of the sea, port and the ancient Roman amphitheater.

Along the way you meet a sculpture scene "Pyramid" of 219 pieces, 11 meters in height. Among the figures you can find Pablo Picasso, Juan Antonio Samaranch, and many other famous Spaniards.

The old town is very interesting area Sedassos. It is interesting by painted in the technique of "optical illusion" facade of the houses.Such colouring is also a attracts many tourists to Tarragona . All places of interest can not be visited during one day. Therefore, you can use the locomotive.This type of transport is designed specifically for the excursion. Paying once you can use it repeatedly during the day. But Tarragona is not only the past - it is the modern port and a huge refineries on the outskirts.

This town makes you want to return again and find all the new faces of it.

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