🏛️ Archaeological Ensemble of Tarraco: The Colonial Forum
Roman commercial plaza in Tarragona, Spain, 1st century BC onwards
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain
- Period: 1st century BC to 5th century AD
- Type: Roman commercial forum and marketplace
- UNESCO inscription: 2000
The Colonial Forum of Tarraco is a Roman marketplace in Tarragona, Spain, that preserves the commercial and social infrastructure of a major provincial city. Founded in the 1st century BC, it functioned as the economic heart of ancient Tarraco, a port city of strategic importance within the Roman Empire. The site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000 as part of the broader Archaeological Ensemble of Tarraco. As of 2026, the forum remains accessible to researchers and visitors ...