Tarraco, known today as Tarragona, holds a rich history as a significant Roman outpost. Founded in the heat of the Second Punic War by the general Scipio Calvus, it stood as a testament to Roman expansion and influence. As the capital of Hispania Citerior and later Hispania Tarraconensis, Tarraco was a hub of administration, culture, and architecture, remnants of which can still be seen in the city's ancient ruins that attract scholars and tourists alike.