Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco, Tarragona

The Rambla Nova ends in a circular square, named after the ancient capital of Iberia, the city of Tàrraco, founded by the Romans in 218 BC. The province of Tarraconian Spain was one of the most important strongholds of the Roman Empire. The square appeared in the 19th century outside the old city walls, which prevented the expansion of the city and were demolished. The square acquired its current appearance in 1958, becoming the geographical center of Tarragona and an important transportation hub, where eight streets converge.

The square is surrounded by several public buildings, including the Ciutat de Tarragona Hotel, which has a bus station on its lower floors.

The central part of the square is occupied by a small park with an artificial reservoir and a bridge spanning it - a popular meeting place for Tarragona residents. In summer, fountains work here, and in the evening, water jets are beautifully illuminated. In winter, fountains are turned on only in the evening.

There was a storm on the Catalan coast last night, but I didn't notice any consequences in Barcelona. In Tarragona, the wind seemed to be stronger, as there were leaves and branches floating in the water, some of them quite large.