A millennium after the demise of the Romans, the people of Barcelona were still ... some idea of the dimensions of the Roman town, follow the line of the wall around to the east.

Wander through the labyrinthine alleys, admiring architectural marvels like the Barcelona Cathedral and the ancient Roman walls. Afternoon: After a leisurely lunch at a local tapas bar ...

Just an hour south of the hustle and bustle of Barcelona ... the largest Roman forum outside Italy, the impressive 2 nd-century walls, and the circus where chariot races were held.