My recent vacation to Spain...

In May 2012, three months before I left to the United States  to start my MA I visited Tarragona which is  located in the south of Catalonia on the north-east of Spain by the Mediterranean. The capital city has a population of about 134,000 inhabitants. The town also offers a number of historical sites including churches from several different periods and a well preserved Roman colosseum.The Roman ruins of Tarragona  have been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Other Roman buildings include: the capitol, the Forum, the place of Augustus and the circus or Amphitheatre.f you’re all historied out, then have a stroll down the Rambla Nova in the heart of the city. The pedestrian promenade is lined with beautiful early 20^th century architecture that will remind you more of Paris than an ancient Roman capital. Tarragona has a number of small bars, restaurants, and cafes serving the usual selection of tapas, bocadillos (sandwiches), and local seafood dishes. I enjoyed my trip to Tarragona since this city is truly a great place to spend a couple days that offers something for everyone, sun, beach, history and lots of  fun. 

Here are some pictures from the city,-)