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Another attraction not to be missed in the old town is the Cathedral of Santa Tecla and its enormous rose window, one of the city's icons. It was built dur- ing the 12th century and is basically Romanesque but finished in the Gothic style with a majestic main façade. In the interior there is a surprising gardened cloister and you should climb up to the bell tower where you'll have magnifi- cent views of the city. The beautiful lit- tle streets and alleyways around the ca- thedral lead to the Plaza del Rey where you'll find the splendid Roman tower of El Pretori . Tarragona is a perfect blend of the past and the present. The Rambla Nova is a broad avenue ideal for taking a pleasant stroll and doing a little shop- ping. You then come to the Balcón del Mediterráneo , a lookout point with a splendid panoramic view over the El Miracle beach and the amphitheatre. Spanish Modernism has a strong presence throughout the length and breadth of the city. The Modernist tour includes the tower and tribune of the Casa Ripoll , the iron construction of the Central Market and the chapel of the Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora del Sagrado Corazón which bears the un- mistakable mark of Antoni Gaudí. Proof that Tarragona is not tied down to its glorious past, but has evolved to be- come a modern city which is very proud of its history. L L For further information go to: www.tarragonaturisme.cat

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