A list of Roman remains to visit in Barcelona & Catalunya

11 things to do and see

Description of Roman Catalunya

Catalunya and Barcelona have a large collection of Roman ruins. They are everywhere if you know where to look. The centre of Barcelona is one large roman walled city.

On this page I list the most prominent roman ruins and museums dedicated to the preservation and study of roman ruins. I also listed the extensive Roman ruins in Tarragona as well as some others outside of the cities.

Click on a photo to find out the details about each ruin site and how to best enjoy it.

Happy Exploring!

5 things to do and see in Barcelona with a theme of Roman Catalunya.

Barcelona City History Museum

Ground floor is a large vault over preserved roman street ruins with extensive artefacts. The museum is inside Roman buildings and medieval palaces

Views: 904
Updated: Dec 5, 2022

Born Cultural Centre

Exhibition space & archaeological ruins. Designed by architect Antoni Rovira i Trias. Former food market for the wholesale of fruit and vegetables.

Views: 749
Updated: Dec 15, 2022

Barcelona Roman Wall Remains

The remains of the Roman wall run through plaza Ramon Berenguer III (horse statue) and along Carrer de la Tapineria to Plaza Dels Traginers.

Views: 705
Updated: Dec 6, 2022

Temple d'August Roman Forum Columns

2000 plus year old roman plinth, columns and cross members from the Augustus Temple preserved within the interior courtyard of a medieval gothic building

Views: 117
Updated: Dec 8, 2022

Porta de Mar and Roman bathhouse

MUHBA Porta de Mar free museum with an explanation about the roman wall sea gate and the Roman bathhouse

Views: 87
Updated: Dec 15, 2022

6 things to do and see outside of Barcelona with a theme of Roman Catalunya.

Torredembarra To Tarragona Coast Walk

18km coastal walk from Torredembarra to Tarragona via a lighthouse, cliff views, roman ruins, watch tower, Tamarit castle, Waikiki beach, Arrabassada ruin.

Views: 709
Updated: Oct 10, 2021

Roman Tarragona Wall And Gardens

Substantial remains of the old roman city wall surrounded by ornate gardens and later fortifications of cannons.

Views: 607
Updated: Oct 10, 2021

Roman Tarragona Amphitheatre

Substantial ruins of Roman amphitheatre from 2nd Century and now a museum open to the public as part of the Museum of History Tarragona (MHT).

Views: 606
Updated: Oct 10, 2021

Roman Tarragona Circus And Pretorium

Roman circus (chariot racing arena) and Praetorium building with substantial vaults. Open to the public as part of the Museum of History Tarragona (MHT).

Views: 582
Updated: Oct 10, 2021

Roman Tarragona Pont Del Diable Aquaduct

One of two roman viaducts crossing valleys on the outskirts of Tarragona. Preserved in woodland park. Walk up embankment and along the top of viaduct.

Views: 581
Updated: Oct 10, 2021

Vic Roman Cathedral

Cathedral dates from 1803 by architect Josep Moreto i Codina in neoclassical style. The visit includes the gothic styled cloisters from the 14th century.

Views: 572
Updated: Oct 13, 2021