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Zaragoza City Travel Guide
The surprising capital of the beautiful region of Aragon
Zaragoza (Saragossa), the capital of Aragon, has all the attractions of a modern, populous city with excellent avenues, such as that of La Independencia, Sagasta, Gran Via... and squares, such as that of Paraiso, Los Sitios...
The Zaragoza's appeal lies in the fact that it has been left relatively untouched by tourism: most travelers know it only as a train station on the way from Barcelona to Madrid. Those who take the time to get off the train are rarely disappointed. The old town is full of authentic Spanish restaurants, and Aragon cooking is superb.
Attractions include the Aljaferia castle, the greatest Moorish edifice outside Andalucia, the Roman Forum and Theatre of ancient Caesaraugusta, and the Basilica del Pilar, one of the most famous sanctuaries of the Virgin Mary in the world. Other important sights are the old Cathedral, La Seo, a magnificient 14th century church with its famous Museum of Trapestries. Especially interesting are the estately houses and magnificient palaces in the city.
The most important Zaragoza museums are the Museum of Fine Arts, with paintings of early Aragonese artists and of El Greco, Ribera and Goya, and the Camon Aznar Museum, with paintings ranging from Rubens, Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Velazquez and Goya to Renoir, Manet and Sorolla.
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Easter in Zaragoza City
Easter Procession in Zaragoza City
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Lions in the Ebro River
Lions in the Ebro River
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Alfonso I Street
Alfonso I Street, in Zaragoza Old Quarter
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Principal Theatre of Zaragoza
Principal Theatre of Zaragoza
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Mudejar Architecture in La Seo Cathedral
Mudejar Architecture in La Seo Cathedral
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Santa Isabel Church, Zaragoza, Aragon
Santa Isabel Church, Zaragoza, Aragon
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The Zaragoza Museum
The Zaragoza Museum
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Old Faculty of Medicin, Zaragoza, Aragon
Old Faculty of Medicine
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Roman Walls
Roman Walls
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Principal Theatre in Zaragoza
Curtain and Stage of the classical Principal Theatre in Zaragoza.
Posted in 2009-10-16 12:23:44
Landscape of Windmills and a Bull silhouette in La Muela
La Muela is a small town which almost 500 giant windmills which dominate the skyline...
Osborne Bull is a 14 meters high black silhouetted image of a bull in semi-profile near to major roads throughout Spain...Posted in 2009-10-16 12:18:42
The Zaragoza Museum, Aragon
The Zaragoza Museum (Museo de Zaragoza), at Plaza Sitios, 6, was made in 1909 for a Spanish-French exposition as the Pavillion of Arts.
Posted in 2009-07-13 09:01:22
Roman Theatre Museum, Zaragoza
The roman Theatre is a must during your visit to Zaragoza. The theatre was discovered by chance in 1972 and build in the 1st century. The
theatrical activity declined with time, and the building was looted for its materials which were used to build the nearby city wall.Posted in 2009-07-13 09:00:06
Plaza de los Sitios (Monument to the Siege) Zaragoza
The Spanish-French Exhibition was held in Zaragoza in 1908, in memory of the Peninsula War and to unite both countries. For this event with more than 5,000 exhibitors, a site was prepared between Avenida Independencia and Huerva River. This is now Plaza de los Sitios, which contains striking buildings such as the Museo de Zaragoza. In the middle of the square stands the Monument to the Sieges, by Agustin Querol.
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Expo Zaragoza Bridge Pavilion by Zaha Hadid
Expo Zaragoza Bridge Pavilion by Zaha Hadid from Third Millenium Bridge
Posted in 2009-07-13 08:54:33
Zaragoza City
Rising from the dry-roasted plains of north-central Spain, Zaragoza's rich 2,000-year history is apparent through this elegant city. The centre of Zaragoza is hemmed in to the north by the Rio Ebro, and surrounded on all other sides by a loop of broad paseos. Most points of interest, with the exception of the Aljaferia and the Expo site, are within this distinct area known as the old town. Backing onto the river in the heart of the city are the two cathedrals, La Seo and the Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar. They are flanked on the south side by Plaza del Pilar, a huge stone square which acts as the focal point for the hustle and bustle of city life.
Posted in 2009-07-13 08:52:15
Zaragoza Tourism
Zaragoza (Saragossa), the capital of Aragon, has all the attractions of a modern, populous city with excellent avenues, such as that of La Independencia, Sagasta, Gran Via... and squares, such as that of Paraiso, Los Sitios...
Posted in 2009-07-13 08:42:15
Zaragoza Culture Guide
Zaragoza (Saragossa) attractions include the Aljaferia castle, the greatest Moorish edifice outside Andalucia, the Roman Forum and Theatre of ancient Caesaraugusta, and the Basilica del Pilar, one of the most famous sanctuaries of the Virgin Mary in the world.
Other important sights are the old Cathedral, La Seo, a magnificient 14th century church with its famous Museum of Trapestries. Especially interesting are the estately houses and magnificient palaces in the city.
The most important Zaragoza museums are the Museum of Fine Arts, with paintings of early aragonese artists and of El Greco, Ribera and Goya, and the Camon Aznar Museum, with paintings ranging from Rubens, Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Velazquez and Goya to Renoir, Manet and Sorolla.Posted in 2009-07-13 08:40:55
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