The Roman arch restored by the will of Lucius Licinius Sura

The Arc de Berà marks the limit of the district of Tarraco. Located near Roda de Berà, it is a piece of imperial construction from around 13 BC.

It sits on the line of what was the Via Augusta, which the modern N-340 road now occupies. The construction features fluted pilasters and Corinthian capitals holding up stone which likely came from a local quarry. It is a triumphal arch with a single opening consisting of a central body on a podium.

Erected in the reign of Augustus around 13 BC, it is thought to have been dedicated to Augustus or to his genius. A surviving inscription from the 2nd AD shows it was later restored pursuant to the terms of the will of Lucius Licinius Sura.

It remains a quiet part of the Archaeological Ensemble of Tarraco. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site, sitting by the roadside and watching the traffic move along the same path the ancient travelers once took.

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