Torre del Pretorio Romana
Torre del Pretorio Romana
Torre del Pretorio Romana
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Caitlin
California62 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
We spent about two hours walking through every bit of this place. The views from the rooftop terrace were amazing - the church bells were going off just as we got to the top which added to the experience. I wasn’t expecting much, but ended up thoroughly impressed. We somehow timed our exit to the plaza just right in order to have some early evening drinks while listening to a lovely acoustic guitar player right by the exit. If you’re into historical sites, don’t miss this one!
Written July 1, 2021
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Radkin84
Vancouver, Canada125 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
Cool Roman landmark right in the old city. Definitely worth a stop when you are in town and a short walk to the Circ and the Amfiteatre. If you enjoy Roman landmarks then this is a must visit. The view from the top is amazing but be ready for some stairs.
Written April 7, 2018
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Babyalmie
Dorset, UK759 contributions
Oct 2017 • Family
From the outside this looks like just a tower with a potted history with some great views over the town and surrounding area. On entering you are directed up several flights of stairs to two floors - one with a history of the tower as it was used as a prison and particularly the horrific overcrowding during WWII. On the next floor up, there is a nice model of the town as it would have been in medieval times and that floor leads out onto more stairs winding up to the top of the tower with the amazing views. There is a lift which for wheelchairs and buggies. The amount of restoration that has been conducted is quite astonishing (the tower was blown up by the French during the Napoleonic wars).
Back down again and you get the chance to explore the amazing tunnels and structure of the Roman circus which are extremely well preserved. These are listed separately on TripAdvisor but are all included in the entry price. These tunnels are part of the original Roman racing complex and are quite amazing. A really worthwhile visit.
Back down again and you get the chance to explore the amazing tunnels and structure of the Roman circus which are extremely well preserved. These are listed separately on TripAdvisor but are all included in the entry price. These tunnels are part of the original Roman racing complex and are quite amazing. A really worthwhile visit.
Written October 25, 2017
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Kentish Bob
Folkestone, UK49 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
A party of 4, all over 65, 2 of us with bad knees. However as be had no walking aids or disabled badges we were not allowed to use the lift. Managed to get up the stairs, but none of us were able to manage the spiral steps to the roof. Very disappointed!
Written July 10, 2023
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Alan W
Barcelona, Spain53 contributions
Nov 2019
Great view from the top. But be ready for steps up & down. There's a lift but I don't know about wheelchair access overall. There are some really nice exhibits.
Written November 17, 2019
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auntieshaz21
Lanton, France663 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
It takes some imagination to visualise the passageways leading to the roman circus above - thankfully there are prints and drawings to help. There is a lift to the top of the tower or stairs - good views from the top.
Written April 3, 2019
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BGJ-DC
Washington DC, DC4,860 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
The Praetorium, with its massive tower and Roman vaulting under the tower, and the remains of the ancient Roman circus are a single site, accessible with a single entry ticket. The Praetorium, started in the first century B.C.E. and improved by later Roman emperors, was turned into a palace by the medieval kings of Aragon, and much later into a prison, where executions were carried out during the Spanish Civil War. The view from the top of the tower is spectacular and embraces most of Tarrogona, including the cathedral, the sea and the amphitheater, and the surrounding hills. It is well worth the climb, which includes, at the end, a claustrophobic circular section. There is an elevator for those with restricted mobility. The chambers of the tower contain displays describing the Praetorium’s history and two interesting sarcophagi (one with detailed reliefs around the outside, and another that was used three times). The Roman vaults under the tower, which connected the Praetorium with the Forum, display the skill of Roman engineering. Don’t miss the walk through the vaulted passage from the tower entrance to the rest rooms – it is one of the most impressive trips to the toilet you will ever take – past ancient inscriptions on the bases of statues to a headless Roman statute uncovered in the 20th century. The Roman circus is next to the Praetorium, and is connected by another vaulted passage. Although only part of the circus has been excavated, it provides a sense of the huge track and surrounding stands. The site includes displays describing the chariot races that occurred there and inscriptions dedicated to two charioteers. The site may be entered from the tower, next to the archeological museum, or from the circus, near the Carrer de Sant Oleguer. Regular admission is 3.30 Euros, or 7.40 Euros on a combined ticket that includes the amphitheater, the walls, and the forum. Tickets for students and seniors are about half price. Because the Praetorium and the Roman Circus is really a single site, I am submitting this review under both TripAdvisor subjects.
Written December 29, 2016
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA18,946 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
This was definitely on our walking tour of the Roman ruins in this town that was an important outpost of the Roman Empire. This is a tower, amazing that it survived all of these centuries and all of these conquests.
Written October 22, 2023
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Mikael F
Helsinki, Finland31,125 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Torre del Pretori attached to Circ Roma is a bulky tower from Roman times that housed the stairs that allowed the passage from the lower town to the Provincial Forum.
In the 12th century the tower was transformed into the palace for the monarchs of the Crown of Aragon and later a prison.
Today, you can climb to the top and have a panoramic view over Tarragona.
In the 12th century the tower was transformed into the palace for the monarchs of the Crown of Aragon and later a prison.
Today, you can climb to the top and have a panoramic view over Tarragona.
Written May 26, 2023
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permia
Ireland66,951 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
In the Roman era the Praetorium Tower contained a stairway linking the lower Circus level to the Roman Forum above.
Today in this remarkably preserved complex we continue to admire the great Tower and complex.
The former constitutes a Museum and has some engaging exhibits including remarkable sarcophagi with fine inscriptions and sculpturing.
Today in this remarkably preserved complex we continue to admire the great Tower and complex.
The former constitutes a Museum and has some engaging exhibits including remarkable sarcophagi with fine inscriptions and sculpturing.
Written April 6, 2023
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Quisiera precisar varios detalles con respecto al comentario de hace quince dĂas de Jorge. El ascensor del Pretorio esta restringido por razones tĂ©cnicas y de seguridad. Como comprenderás no pueden utilizar las más de 1.500 personas que nos visitan de media al dĂa el ascensor arriba y abajo. Por cierto la torre tiene una altura de seis pisos aproximadamente, no de doce como tu dices, si lo comparamos con el edificio de al lado. Los corrillos a los que te refieres es un simple cambio de turno y puesta al dĂa de informaciĂłn. Otra cosa no puedes llamar incompetente a la gente que está haciendo su trabajo y que se limita a seguir las directrices establecidas por el Museu y los tĂ©cnicos de mantenimiento del ascensor. Por favor un poco más de respeto y se tan educado como lo exiges a los demás. Te agradecerĂamos una disculpa.
Written August 26, 2017
No se a que se refiere este señor, en primer lugar no me llamo Jorge (se debe confundir de comentario) y en segundo lugar decir que yo he utilizado el ascensor, ya que pedi permiso, porque tenia un "tiron" en la pierna derecha, subi al piso de las ventanas, saque fotos y volvi a bajar en ascensor. De lo demas que comenta, no tengo ni idea
Written August 26, 2017
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