Notable parts of historic Tarragona Cathedral

Discover the highlights of this majestic monument and immerse yourself in the rich history of Tarragona Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece that has endured over the centuries. Explore its different sections and discover all the details that make up its priceless artistic heritage. Every corner of this imposing basilica has a story to tell.

Cathedral façade

Renowned for its magnificent Gothic portal, crowned by an impressive rose window eleven metres in diameter

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Inside the Cathedral

An imposing interior that’s remarkably bright and has a large number of chapels

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Main altarpiece

One of the finest examples of Catalan Gothic sculpture, made of polychrome and gilded alabaster

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Organ and choir stalls

An exceptional ensemble, as this is one of the few Renaissance organs to have preserved its sculptural cabinet and two hinged doors

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Bimillennial Archaeological Route

Discover the porticoed wall that surrounded the site of worship during the Roman Empire

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Cyma and the “Procession of the Rats”

A decorative element in the cloister depicting the most famous scene from the so-called "legend of the procession of the rats"

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Cloister and the Romanesque portal of the Epiphany

A place for reading, strolling and meditation, it connects with the Cathedral through a magnificent Romanesque doorway carved out of white marble

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Outstanding chapels

The naves of the Cathedral and the cloister hold a large number of chapels that reveal the architectural and stylistic evolution of the Cathedral complex

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Bell Tower

It’s 51 metres high and houses seventeen bells, most famously the “Capona” bell, which was cast in 1509 and weighs 5188 kilograms

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Diocesan Museum of Tarragona

A century-old cultural institution with a first-rate collection of art and archaeological pieces, especially its collection of Gothic paintings from all corners of the archdiocese

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Chapel of the Holy Sacrament

A beautiful example of Renaissance architecture that stands out for its open dome over a Romanesque vault, the recessed altars on the sides and the great sarcophagus of the founder

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