The Circus of Tàrraco, constructed in the end of the first century AD, lies inside the city walls of Tarragona. The circus functioned to hold events and public meetings. The remains of some of the vaults and tiered seating still stand, now in ruins, as do the entrance gates, façade and podium.
The aqueduct of Tarraconensis served to carry water from the Francolí River to Tàrraco in the first century AD. It has two tiers, with 11 arches on the lower tier and 25 above. The aqueduct originally ran for 2 miles, and, with 217 meters still standing, it is one of the best preserved aqueducts of this type.
In view of the aqueduct and close to the Francolí River is the Roman Villa of Centcelles. Used from the second century BC to the fourth century AD, the building was originally a private residence and later converted into a mausoleum. The dome of the structure contains Christian art, such as mosaics portraying stories from the Old and New Testaments, as well as pictures of the four seasons and hunting scenes.
The Tower of the Scipios, near Via Augusta, is a funeral monument, situated about 4 miles from Tàrraco. It dates for the first half of the first century AD. The tower consists of three levels that become successively smaller, on a square base, and two stone statues of Atis, an oriental god related to the funeral cult. The monument derives its name from these figures, as they have become known as the Scipio brothers.
Considered to be one of the most important remaining sites of Hispania, the Roman Villa of Els Munts contains a vast amount of archeological remains, ranging from sculptures and carved capitals to mosaics. The structure dates back to the first five centuries AD and has helped provide better understanding of the culture during Roman occupation. The center of the building is an arcaded corridor that leads to residential rooms and agricultural units.
