Description
Tortosa Cota 0
Beneath the streets of Tortosa’s historic centre lies a city that has evolved over many centuries. Tortosa Cota 0 invites visitors to explore this hidden past through a fascinating journey spanning 1,500 years. From the Roman period to the Renaissance, the route reveals the same site that has formed the heart of the city since its origins.
A unique museum experience
Opened in 2022, this museum space showcases the archaeological remains discovered beneath the former houses opposite Tortosa Cathedral. The visit offers a unique opportunity to understand how the site changed over time. In addition, it reveals how each civilisation left its mark on the development of the city. As a result, visitors gain a clearer understanding of the historical evolution of this remarkable place.
As the route continues, visitors discover the urban transformation of the site and the different purposes it served over more than fifteen centuries. Furthermore, 3D reconstructions and audiovisual displays help recreate the appearance of buildings that no longer survive. In this way, the exhibition makes an archaeological site of exceptional heritage value easy to understand.
A journey through 1,500 years of history
Moreover, Tortosa Cota 0 follows the traces of the different cultures that shaped the history of the city. The journey begins with Roman Dertosa, continues through the Visigothic city and Andalusi Turtuxa, and reaches medieval and Renaissance Tortosa. Together, these periods provide a complete view of the city’s urban development. At the same time, the exhibition explains Tortosa’s importance as a political, religious and commercial centre over the centuries.
An immersive experience for all visitors
The museum has been designed so that everyone can enjoy the visit, regardless of their previous knowledge. For this reason, it combines archaeological remains with audiovisual resources and virtual reconstructions. In addition, these elements create an educational, immersive and accessible experience for visitors of all ages.
Finally, Tortosa Cota 0 is an essential visit for anyone wishing to discover the city beyond its visible monuments. The route uncovers the history hidden beneath today’s streets. Ultimately, it helps explain why Tortosa has played such an important role in the history of the Terres de l’Ebre for more than two thousand years.
Tortosa Cota 0 is an initiative developed within the framework of the operation Dertosa-Turtuxa-Tortosa: One City, Three Names and 2,000 Years, ERDF Operational Programme 2014–2020, Priority Axis 6, Contributing to the conservation of the environment and cultural heritage.
