Roman quarry of El Mèdol, Tarragona

Name: Roman quarry of El Mèdol
Address: autopista del mediterrani, Tarragona, 43088, Spain

#17 among attractions in Tarragona

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The Roman quarry of El Mèdol was first excavated during the period of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire. ()

Local name: Cantera romana de El Médol Unesco: from 2000Area: 13.1 acres (0.0205 mi²)Coordinates: 41°8'17"N, 1°20'20"E

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autopista del mediterraniTarragona 43088 Spain

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