Tarraco

Tarraco
Tarraco is located in Spain
Tarraco
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LocationTarragona, Catalonia, Spain
RegionHispania
Coordinates41°6′59″N 1°15′19″E / 41.11639°N 1.25528°E / 41.11639; 1.25528
TypeSettlement
History
CulturesIberian, Roman
Official nameArchaeological Ensemble of Tárraco
TypeCultural
Criteriaii, iii
Designated2000 (24th session)
Reference no.875rev
RegionEurope and North America

Tarraco is the ancient name of the current city of Tarragona (Catalonia, Spain). It was the oldest Roman settlement on the Iberian Peninsula. It became the capital of Hispania Tarraconensis following the latter's creation during the Roman Empire.

In 2000, the archaeological ensemble of Tarraco was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.