[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Secci\u00f3n” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” width_last_edited=”off|desktop” max_width_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
Tarragona <\/span><\/b>is transported back to its <\/span>Roman origins <\/span><\/b>with the <\/span>27th edition of Tarraco Viva<\/span><\/b>, the international festival dedicated to the historical dissemination of the <\/span>Roman era<\/span><\/b>. This event offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the history and culture of ancient <\/span>Tarraco<\/span><\/b>, capital of the Roman province of <\/span>Hispania Citerior.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n For two weeks, the city hosts a wide variety of <\/span>activities <\/span><\/b>including historical re-enactments, workshops, conferences and shows, all designed to bring the public closer to the daily life, politics, religion and culture of <\/span>ancient Rome<\/span><\/b>. The festival takes place at <\/span>Tarragona’s major monuments and historical sites<\/span><\/b>, many of which form part of the <\/span>UNESCO World Heritage <\/span><\/b>archaeological site. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Tarraco Viva <\/span><\/b>has established itself as an unmissable event for lovers of history and archaeology. If you don’t want to miss any of its programme, <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a> takes you to Tarragona, with <\/span>shared transfer services<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a>, low-cost and sustainable, from <\/span>Barcelona airport, Barcelona port, Reus airport, Girona airport and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||30px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”0px|60px|30px|60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Tarragona<\/span><\/b>, known in Roman times as <\/span>Tarraco<\/span><\/b>, was one of the most important cities in <\/span>Roman Hispania<\/span><\/b>. Its archaeological legacy is exceptional and constitutes one of the most complete and best-preserved complexes on the Iberian Peninsula. Among the most remarkable monuments are the <\/span>amphitheatre<\/span><\/b>, the <\/span>circus<\/span><\/b>, the <\/span>provincial forum<\/span><\/b>, the <\/span>walls <\/span><\/b>and the <\/span>aqueduct of Les Ferreres<\/span><\/b>, also known as the <\/span>Pont del Diable<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>amphitheatre<\/span><\/a>, located by the sea, was built in the 2nd century AD and had a capacity for some 14,000 spectators. <\/span>Gladiator <\/span><\/b>fights <\/span>and public spectacles were held there. The <\/span>Roman circus<\/span><\/b>, on the other hand, was the venue for chariot races and could hold up to <\/span>30,000 people<\/span><\/b>. Although a large part of its original structure has disappeared, there are still important remains that allow us to imagine its grandeur. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>walls of Tarraco<\/span><\/b>, built in the 2nd century BC, surrounded the city and had several watchtowers. On the other hand, the <\/span>Pont del Diable<\/span><\/b>, located about 4 km from the city centre, is an impressive feat of engineering that supplied water to<\/span> ancient Tarraco<\/span><\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n These and other monuments form part of the<\/span> archaeological site of Tarraco<\/span><\/b>, recognised by <\/span>UNESCO <\/span><\/b>as a <\/span>World Heritage Site<\/span><\/b> in 2000 for its historical value and state of conservation. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.shuttle2sun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tarraco-Viva.png” alt=”Tarraco Viva A journey into the past of ancient Rome” title_text=”Tarraco Viva A journey into the past of ancient Rome” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Tarraco Viva<\/span><\/b> is much more than a cultural festival: it is an <\/span>educational project<\/span><\/b> that promotes knowledge of the Roman world through accessible, rigorous and participatory activities. Its main goal is to make historical knowledge accessible and engaging, without compromising scientific rigour. This pedagogical approach is reflected in a programme that combines <\/span>lectures, workshops, recreations, guided tours <\/span><\/b>and <\/span>shows<\/span><\/b> that allow the public to understand what life was like in ancient Rome. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The essence of Tarraco Viva lies in its ability to<\/span> faithfully recreate<\/span><\/b> aspects of Roman life, thanks to the collaboration of international historians, archaeologists and historical re-enactment associations. In squares, museums and monumental spaces, activities are held on themes such as family life, the army, trade, leisure and Roman religion.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Remember that <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a> offers <\/span>shared transfer services<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a>, low-cost and sustainable, to get to <\/span>Tarragona<\/span><\/b>, from <\/span>Barcelona airport, Barcelona port, Reus airport, Girona airport and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station<\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.shuttle2sun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tarraco-Viva-2.png” alt=”Gladiators Tarragona Costa Dorada” title_text=”Gladiators Tarragona Costa Dorada” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Each edition is structured around a central theme, and in 2025 the focus will be on the <\/span>Roman plebs<\/span><\/b>, the most numerous yet least known sector of the Empire. Under this approach, the activities will emphasise <\/span>trades<\/span><\/b>, the popular habitat, daily food and the Roman vision of work. <\/span><\/p>\n This approach broadens our understanding of the Roman world beyond emperors and senators, highlighting the role of the popular classes in the construction of the Empire. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The 2025 edition of <\/span>Tarraco Viva<\/span><\/b>, from<\/span> 12 to 25 May<\/span><\/b>, will present an <\/span>ambitious and diverse programme <\/span><\/b>with more than <\/span>400 activities<\/span><\/b>. The <\/span>festival<\/span><\/a> will be held in many of the city’s heritage sites and cultural centres, such as the <\/span>amphitheatre<\/span><\/b>, the circus, the city walls, the Forum of the Colony, the <\/span>National Archaeological Museum<\/span><\/b> and the Seraglio neighbourhood. The activities are aimed at the general public, schools, families and professional groups. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Among the proposals are the <\/span>historical re-enactments<\/span><\/b> by specialised groups. These performances allow audiences to experience <\/span>gladiatorial combats<\/span><\/b>, military drills, <\/span>religious rituals <\/span><\/b>and scenes from domestic life. The <\/span>nights of Tarraco Viva<\/span><\/b> will also offer special experiences, with <\/span>evening shows<\/span><\/b>, archaeological cinema, Latin poetry recitals and ancient music concerts.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” min_height=”181.8px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”3px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n On the other hand, the<\/span> guided tours<\/span><\/b> and itineraries of <\/span>Tarraco Viva 2025<\/span><\/b> offer a unique opportunity to explore Tarragona’s Roman heritage in an immersive and educational way. Among the outstanding proposals are <\/span>\u2018The Great Forum of Tarraco\u2019<\/span><\/a>; <\/span>\u2018In Umbra Imperii\u2019<\/span><\/b>, for children and families; and<\/span> \u2018Aedificia Aeterna\u2019<\/span><\/b>, a dramatised tour held in the Praetorium and the Roman Circus.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Finally, children will also be able to take part in different activities and <\/span>workshops<\/span><\/b>, where they can learn about Roman craft techniques such as mosaics, Roman games and writing, as well as about classes and trades. <\/span>Families <\/span><\/b>can also enjoy Roman-themed <\/span>board games<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Tarraco Viva 2025<\/span><\/b> consolidates, for yet another year, <\/span>Tarragona<\/span><\/b>‘s commitment to the rigorous dissemination of its <\/span>Roman past<\/span><\/b>, offering a singular cultural experience that transforms the city into an open-air history classroom for visitors of all ages. If you want to enjoy all this and more, remember that <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a> brings you closer to <\/span>Tarragona<\/span><\/b>, with <\/span>shared transfer services<\/span><\/a>Tarragona’s Roman heritage<\/h2>\n
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