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🏛️ Archaeological Ensemble of Tarraco: The Circus

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🏛️ Archaeological Ensemble of Tarraco: The Circus
Roman chariot racing arena in Tarragona, Spain, 1st century AD


🕐 3 min read · Updated 11 Apr 2026 at 07:36

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📌 Fast Facts
  • Construction: 1st century AD during Roman rule
  • Dimensions: 325 metres long, 115 metres wide
  • Capacity: approximately 30,000 spectators
  • UNESCO inscription: 2000

The Circus of Tarraco is a Roman chariot racing arena in Tarragona, northeastern Spain, that preserves substantial portions ...

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