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\"Tarragona<\/a><\/p>\n

The Roman Amphitheatre, the Circus, the City Walls, the Praetorium, the Roman Aqueduct, the Colonial Forum… Do you want to rediscover the way Tarraco\u2019s inhabitants saw and experienced these spots over 2,000 years ago?<\/p>\n

The second edition of \u2018Tarragona Hist\u00f2ria Viva\u2019 takes visitors on an exciting journey that will reveal Tarragona\u2019s Roman past through historical reconstruction shows, an essential activity in order to both get to comprehend the role T\u00e0rraco\u2019s monuments used to carry out, and allow everyone to put themselves in the colonist\u2019s shoes over 2,000 years ago.<\/p>\n

\u2018Tarragona Hist\u00f2ria Viva\u2019 has 6 historical reconstruction events to offer visitors, on 6 different venues, and throughout several weekends. This is the official schedule:<\/p>\n

\"HistoriaViva_CIRC<\/a><\/p>\n

LUDI CIRCENSIS<\/strong>
\nRoman circus<\/a>
\nChariot races, politics and society in Roman cities<\/strong>
\nTHALEIA, historical re-enactment group of Tarragona<\/a><\/p>\n

We witness the arrival of the architect Marcus Vitruvius<\/a>, head of the palace architects under Emperor Domitian<\/a>, and charged with the construction of the circus building. He will show how each of the different parts of the circus was used, how to find our seats in the grandstands, where to buy a drink and where we might engage in some of the circus\u2019s \u201cdarker\u201d dealings.<\/p>\n

JULY<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Friday 12: 9pm Catalan<\/em>
\nSaturday 13: 11pm Catalan<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

AUGUST<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Friday 9: 9pm Catalan (comments in French)<\/em>
\nSaturday 10: 11pm Catalan (comments in French)<\/em>
\nFriday 30: 9pm Catalan (comments in French)<\/em>
\nSaturday 31: 11pm Catalan (comments in French)<\/em><\/p>\n

\"HistoriaViva_Amfiteatre2<\/a><\/p>\n

VIGILIA MUNUS<\/strong>
\nRoman amphitheatre<\/a>
\nThe night before the gladiator fights<\/strong>
\nNEMESIS ARQ<\/a> (Tarragona)<\/p>\n

Tomorrow\u2019s a festival day! Games will be held in honour of Jupiter Optimus Maximus. At first light activities will begin that will fill Tarraco\u2019s amphitheatre with people from every walk of life. Three characters will show us the different parts of the venue and let us experience the hustle and bustle of the evening before the show: a flaminica, a venatrix (portrayed as the goddess Diana) and a gladiator.<\/p>\n

JULY<\/strong>
\nFriday 19: 9pm Catalan (comments in English)<\/em>
\nSaturday 20: 11pm Catalan (comments in English)<\/em>\t\t<\/p>\n

AUGUST<\/strong>
\nFriday 2: 9pm Catalan (comments in English)<\/em>
\nSaturday 3: 11pm Catalan (comments in English)<\/em><\/p>\n

\"HistoriaViva_PRETORI<\/a><\/p>\n

IMPERIUM<\/strong>
\nProvincial forum<\/a> \u2013 Roman praetorium<\/a><\/p>\n

The power of Rome in the provincial capital of Tarraco<\/strong>
\nPROJECTE PHOENIX<\/a> (Tarragona)<\/p>\n

The praetorium formed part of the great provincial forum and was built to house the provincial government. It was also a sacred place, a space used for spectator events and a focal point of political representation (the circus). This activity aims to provide a window into the daily life of the praetorium as Rome\u2019s seat of power in the provincial capital of Tarraco.<\/p>\n

JULY<\/strong>
\nFriday 26: 9pm Catalan (comments in English and French)<\/em>
\nSaturday 27: 9pm Spanish (comments in English and French)<\/em><\/p>\n

\"HistoriaViva_MURALLES<\/a><\/p>\n

POMERIUM<\/strong>
\nCity walls \u2013 Archaeological Promenade<\/a><\/p>\n

The stone walls and boundaries of a Roman city<\/strong>
\nPROJECTE PHOENIX<\/a> (Tarragona)<\/p>\n

Between the Numantine Wars in the mid 2nd century BC and the first Barbarian attacks, Tarraco enjoyed a period of peace that lasted for more than three hundred years. Nevertheless, the city walls were never destroyed. But why not?
\nWe\u2019ll discover some of the uses of the walls in Roman times; in addition to their defensive function, the walls acted to delimit legal, political, religious and even psychological areas. Tarragona\u2019s stonewalls represent much more than a mere defensive barrier. Come and discover them in Tarragona Hist\u00f2ria Viva\u2019s latest activity.<\/p>\n

AUGUST<\/strong>
\nFriday 23: 9pm Catalan (comments in English and French)<\/em>
\nSaturday 24: 9pm Catalan (comments in English and French)<\/em><\/p>\n

\"HistoriaViva_PontDiable<\/a><\/p>\n

MILITES ET CAEMENTERIIS<\/strong>
\nRoman aqueduct<\/a><\/p>\n

Soldiers and builders<\/strong>
\nLEGIO PRIMA GERMANICA \u2013 SEPTIMANI SENIORES<\/a> (Tarragona)<\/p>\n

The Roman army is widely known for its brilliant campaigns conducted by its legions and the leadership of famous generals like Julius Caesar. It should be mentioned, however, that in addition to these military exploits the army carried out a large number of lesser known but equally important tasks. The importance of the direct and indirect role of Rome\u2019s legions in \u201cRomanising\u201d the territory in the early phases, and later, in the economic and social development of the increasingly extensive Roman state is indisputable.<\/p>\n

JULY<\/strong>
\nSunday 21: 11am Catalan (comments in English)<\/em><\/p>\n

AUGUST<\/strong>
\nSunday 11: 11am Spanish (comments in English)<\/em><\/p>\n

\"HistoriaViva_FORUM<\/a><\/p>\n

FORUM<\/strong>
\nColonial forum<\/a><\/p>\n

Life on Tarraco\u2019s streets and in the forum square<\/strong>
\nNEMESIS ARQ<\/a> (Tarragona)<\/p>\n

The colonial forum of Tarraco was the central hub of the Roman city, the place where people met and business was conducted. Legal issues affecting citizens were addressed in the basilica, while local officials handled the collection of different local taxes. The arcaded square is always full of life: stalls on fair days, religious ceremonies, processions… The forum\u2019s temple is dedicated to the Capitoline Triad (Jupiter, Juno and Minerva) who stood watch over Tarraco ensuring that its citizens were faithful to the religion. <\/p>\n

The paved street, with its central sewer and sidewalks, hosts a constant flow of people and vehicles needed to supply all of the workshops and stores installed on the ground floors of the buildings. The wealthier citizens have houses with gardens and columns with small altars where they worship the Lares deities, guardians of the family. They never forget to pay homage to them every morning, to give them a bit of their lunch and to greet them when they come home.<\/p>\n

JULY<\/strong>
\nSunday 28: 11am Spanish (comments in English)<\/em><\/p>\n

AUGUST<\/strong>
\nSunday 25: 11am Catalan (comments in English)<\/em><\/p>\n

Hist\u00f2ria Viva 2013 programme<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

SINGLE PRICE
\n12\u20ac<\/strong>
\nLimited availability<\/p>\n

Evening activities suitable for guests over 10 years old
\nMorning activities suitable for all ages
\nApproximate duration: 1h<\/p>\n

TICKET SALES<\/p>\n

Online:<\/strong> www.tarracoticket.cat<\/a><\/p>\n

Evening activities: until 7pm on the day of the activity<\/em>
\nMorning activities: until 9am on the day of the activity<\/em><\/p>\n

At all municipal tourist offices<\/strong><\/p>\n

Evening activities: until 7pm on the day of the activity<\/em>
\nMorning activities: until 7pm on the day before the activity<\/em><\/p>\n

OFICINA ANTIC AJUNTAMENT
\nCarrer Major, 39
\nFrom Monday to Saturday: 10am-8pm
\nSunday: 10am-2pm<\/p>\n

OFICINA RAMBLA NOVA
\nRambla Nova, s\/n (corner c\/Uni\u00f3)
\nFrom Monday to Sunday: 10am-2pm \/ 4pm-8pm<\/p>\n

OFICINA CAMP DE MART
\nCamp de Mart, s\/n
\nFrom Monday to Saturday: 10am-3pm
\nSunday: 10am-2pm<\/p>\n

AT THE ACTIVITY VENUE
\n60 minutes before each activity (if tickets are still available)<\/em><\/p>\n

Tarragona Turisme
\nTel.: +34 977 25 07 95
\nwww.tarragonaturisme.cat<\/a>
\nturisme@tarragona.cat<\/p>\n

\"collage\"<\/a><\/p>\n

T\u00c0RRACO A TAULA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The T\u00e0rraco a Taula Restaurant Association<\/a> offers a selection of meals based on the re-creation of Roman cuisine and prepared with rigorous attention to the authenticity of the ingredients used by each chef in each of his or her dishes.
\nCollaborations: Jordi Andreu, artisan baker, contributing Roman bread, and the Sicus, Cosmic, Escoda-Sanahuja and Mendall wineries, offering wines stored in amphorae.
\nThe price of the meal is \u20ac23 and includes water, bread and VAT. You can enjoy meals made up of your choice of starter, main course and dessert or try a tasting menu.<\/p>\n

\"Calendari<\/a><\/p>\n

Text: Ivan Rodon<\/a><\/strong> (@irodon<\/a><\/strong>)
\nTranslation: Artur Santos<\/a><\/strong> (@artur_1983<\/a><\/strong>)
\nPhotographies: Rafael L\u00f3pez-Monn\u00e9<\/a><\/strong> (@lopezmonne<\/a><\/strong>)<\/p>\n