Museo Nacional Arqueológico de Tarragona (MNAT)

The Museo Nacional Arqueológico de Tarragona (MNAT) is the key institution for understanding the Roman past of Tarraco, one of the most important cities in the western Roman Empire. Its collection brings together sculptures, mosaics, inscriptions, and everyday objects that reveal how the city functioned as a political, religious, and commercial hub.

Spread across several sites in the city, the museum offers a layered reading of Roman urban life, from public monuments to private spaces and funerary traditions. MNAT provides a clear and engaging introduction to Tarragona’s archaeological heritage, connecting the city’s ancient foundations with its present-day urban landscape.