UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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Ruins of the Roman colonial forum of Tarraco | |
Location | Tarragona, Spain |
Part of | Archaeological Ensemble of Tárraco |
Criteria | Cultural: (ii), (iii) |
Reference | 875-005 |
Inscription | 2000 (24th Session) |
Area | 0.6 ha (65,000 sq ft) |
Coordinates | 41°6′52.50″N1°14′57″E / 41.1145833°N 1.24917°E Coordinates: 41°6′52.50″N1°14′57″E / 41.1145833°N 1.24917°E |
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