The Swiss city of Nyon in Vaud traces its roots back to 45 BC, when Julius Caesar founded the settlement as Colonia Iulia Equestris (then known to the Romans as Noviodunum).

Today, the ancient past still lives alongside the present. As you can see in the photo, the vestiges of three Roman columns still stand tall at the Esplanade des Marronniers overlooking Lake Geneva.

I’ll never forget the first time I saw Roman ruins in Europe, but to be honest, every single time I stumble upon them, that same sense of awe and curiosity comes rushing back.

A few days ago, I had the opportunity to visit the city of Tarragona for the second time, and I remembered why I liked it so much the first time I visited several years ago. Since living in Europe, I have always been fascinated whenever I have the chance to visit Roman ruins, given that Tarragona (called Tarraco in Roman times) is a city that has a great number of Roman ruins, including an amphitheater, a circus, and an aqueduct.

Specifically, this Roman amphitheater, dating back to the 2nd Century AD, is one of the main tourist attractions of the city, and it is impressive to see how well it has been preserved over the centuries, as you can see in the photo located above this post. The city of Tarragona is a place full of history and culture, and without a doubt, it is a destination worth visiting if you are in Catalunya.