Placa de la Font (Fountain Square), Tarragona

The Fountain Square, situated at the heart of the city, occupies a quarter of the ancient Roman circus arena. Below the square lies an underground parking lot, adding modern convenience to this historic site. Today, the square has become a vibrant hub for the city's nightlife. It is lined with bars and restaurants, and has a great atmosphere.

In 1827, a monumental fountain, crafted by master Pere Anton Verderol and sculptor Vicenç Roig, adorned the square until its disappearance in the mid-19th century. The area underwent a redesign in 1839 when architect Josep Oriol presented a project for the square's transformation. Multiple municipal architects contributed to the design, with notable elements like the streetlights envisioned by architect Ramon Salas i Ricomá in 1889.

The current cast iron fountain, symbolically referencing the square's name, was inaugurated on April 19, 1979, following the last plenary session of the council transitioning into the new democratic era. Notably, during the nineties, when the parking lot was constructed, some medieval well remnants were unfortunately destroyed. The fountain, representing the essence of the square, was temporarily removed and later reinstated towards the central part of the square. Visitors to the square can catch glimpses of Roman remains that have been preserved and are on display to the public.