I went to bed around 5:30 this morning and woke up to get ready at 8:30. Needless to say, I am very tired. My group got on a bus and headed for Tarragona. Tarragona is in southern Catalonia by the Mediterranean. In Roman times, the city was named Tarraco and was one of the major cities of the Iberian Peninsula. Originally inhabited by Iberians, the Roman Empire took control of the city in 217 B.C. The city is almost completely enclosed by giant stone walls. The winding streets and flowery balconies give a very whimsical and romantic European vibe. The cathedral in the middle of the city dates back to the twelfth century. It was originally meant to look Roman, but when funding ran out, the style was changed to Gothic. It was currently under restoration so we were not able to go inside, unfortunately. At the top of the round window, there is the head of a statue. ...
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