Events Tarragona

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carrer major during santa tecla festival.



torre dels escipions.



the carnival
tarragona international dixieland festival. houses 25 bands , 100 concerts , activities week before holy week.
tarraco viva. lot of groups around europe recreate roman world: roman legions, daily life. celebrated between 10 , 20 may.
tarragona international fireworks displays competition. competition selects 6 international pyrotechnic companies every year. official website1
sant magí festival, held between 15 , 19 august.
santa tecla festival, held between 15 , 24 september. has been celebrated since 1321 , considered of national touristic interest state.
tarragona 2017 xviii mediterranean games, tarragona chosen venue mediterranean games in 2017. held in july 2017.

tarragona candidate spanish representative european capital of culture in 2016.







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