# Catalan cultural heritage in Tarragona

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/catalan-cultural-heritage-in-tarragona
> Updated: 2026-09-02T03:00:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Catalan tradition of castells, or human towers, remains a significant cultural practice in the Tarragona region, characterized by high-level technical achievements and community engagement. Local groups, including La Jove de Tarragona and Xiquets de Tarragona, continue to perform complex structures during regional festivities.

To support such cultural heritage and local arts, the Spanish Ministry of Culture has approved direct subsidies under Royal Decree 614/2026. These funds include 350,000 euros for interventions on the Tarragona city Roman wall, as well as specific allocations for casteller groups, such as 250,000 euros for the rehabilitation of Colla Vella dels Xiquets de Valls and 25,000 euros for the Nens del Vendrell headquarters.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Spain allocates cultural heritage subsidies to Tarragona

The Spanish Ministry of Culture has allocated significant subsidies for 2026 to support cultural heritage in Tarragona, including funds for the Roman wall and local casteller associations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-allocates-cultural-heritage-subsidies-to-tarragona

### 2026-08-18: Tarragona hosts major displays of Catalan human towers

Catalan human tower traditions, known as castells, continue to thrive in Tarragona, with local groups performing complex structures as part of this UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tarragona-hosts-major-castells-human-tower-competitions

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