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    Tourist Attractions in Zaragoza

    The most interesting and beautiful tourist attractions in Zaragoza. Photos and a brief description.

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    About Zaragoza

    The appearance of modern Zaragoza began to take shape during the time of the Cordoba Caliphate, when the Moors reigned supreme over almost the entire territory of the Iberian Peninsula. It was during this period that the luxurious Mudekhar architectural style flourished, harmoniously combining Arab and European motifs.

    History has left to descendants the magnificent temples of Nuestra Senhora del Pilar and La Seo, the Muslim fortress of Alhaferia, which looks as if it was built in our time, picturesque squares in the historical center of the city. Zaragoza still remembers the presence of the crowned Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon, carefully preserves the cultural heritage of the talented Francisco Goya and Pablo Gargaglio, hospitably opening its gates to tourists.

    Top Tourist Attractions in Zaragoza

    Basilica of Nuestra Senhora del Pilar

    The largest Baroque church in Spain, built in the XVII-XIX centuries. The first religious building on the site of the current church appeared in the II century, then it was successively replaced by Romanesque and Gothic temples. The modern building makes a strong impression: there are 4 towers 90 meters high on the edges, 12 domes are covered with Moorish ornaments, the interior painting was done by Francisco Goya himself.

    Basilica of Nuestra Senhora del Pilar
    La Seo Cathedral

    La Seo Cathedral

    In ancient times, the site of the temple was the forum (the center of the Roman city), during the reign of the Moors – the mosque of Saragusta al Bayda. In the XII century, after the liberation of Zaragoza, a Christian temple began to be erected instead of a Muslim one. Since the beginning of the XIII century, coronations, weddings and burials of Aragonese rulers have been held in La Seo. The cathedral is built in the magnificent Mudekhar style. Craftsmen from Seville took part in its decoration.

    Alhaferia

    Moorish fortress of the XI century. It was erected after the collapse of the Cordoba Caliphate, when Zaragoza became the capital of an independent emirate. After 1384, Alhaferia became the residence of the Catholic kings Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon. At that time, the building was rebuilt in the Mudekhar style with Gothic elements. Since the XV century, there was a dungeon of the Inquisition, then barracks. After restoration in the XX century, the fortress housed a museum, a court and the legislative assembly of Aragon.

    Alhaferia
    Pilar Square

    Pilar Square

    Another name for the square is the Cathedral, as it faces the facades of two cathedrals at once. The first mention of this place is found in documents of the Early Middle Ages. It is believed that there was a cemetery here until the XVI century. The square acquired its modern appearance only in the 1940s after restoration. One of the main attractions in addition to the cathedrals is the Fuente de la Hispanidad fountain, symbolizing Latin America.

    Spain Square

    One of the central squares of the city, where there is a monument to the fallen for the fatherland residents of Aragon, who courageously resisted the army of Napoleon for two months. Fountain jets are beating near the monument. As a result of the last restoration, the place has acquired a fairly modern look – it was surrounded by the facades of hotels, business centers and administrative buildings.

    Spain Square
    Calle Alfonso Street

    Calle Alfonso Street

    A typical walking street with a large number of tourist-oriented shops and restaurants for every taste. Probably, there is one in every Spanish city. The alley is located in the very center and stretches from the Basilica of Nuestra Senhora del Pilar. In winter, on Christmas Day, the street is decorated with ceremonial garlands, in summer people sit at the tables of outdoor cafes, enjoying lunch and wine.

    Stone Bridge

    Crossing the Ebro River, built in the middle of the XV century. Two centuries later, it was destroyed by a flood, but after a few years the structure was restored. Quite often the structure is called the Lion Bridge, since there are four bronze lion figures at the entrance, created by the sculptor F. R. Lahos in 1991. The noble king of beasts is considered a symbol of Zaragoza.

    Stone Bridge
    Roman Forum Museum

    Roman Forum Museum

    In ancient times, Zaragoza was a thriving Roman colony. Today, a museum is located on the site of the ruins of the former forum, where you can look at what remains of the ancient square, theater, thermal baths and other buildings. Its original image is placed near each object, since it is not always clear from the pile of stones how the structure actually looked.

    Zaragoza Museum

    The collection consists of ethnographic, archaeological and artistic exhibits, and the museum also has a library and a restoration department. Here you can see samples of Roman mosaics, interior items from the Alhaferia fortress, Renaissance paintings, Romanesque sculpture and many more interesting things. The Museum of Zaragoza is considered one of the largest in the province of Aragon.

    Zaragoza Museum
    Pablo Gargaglio Museum

    Pablo Gargaglio Museum

    The exhibition is dedicated to the work of P. Gargaglio, an avant–garde artist who is considered the ancestor of this trend in Spain. The master's works are exhibited in the Archillo Palace of the XVII century. Although the painter is not as famous as Pablo Picasso, his contribution to art is difficult to overestimate. Many buildings in Barcelona are decorated with his works, among the most famous are the Hospital of Santa Creu and Sant Pau and the Palace of Catalan Music.

    La Seo Tapestry Museum

    The museum is located on the territory of the Cathedral of La Seo. The collection of tapestries consists of artfully executed panels on which there are scenes from the life of monarchs, aristocrats and citizens. Each canvas has a rather large size, it depicts an incredible number of actors and details, which makes you admire the skill of the people who created this splendor.

    La Seo Tapestry Museum
    Francisco Goya Museum

    Francisco Goya Museum

    The collection is dedicated to the work of the famous painter, who, thanks to his talent, has received recognition all over the world. The museum was opened in 1979 on the initiative of Professor H. K. Aznar and his wife M.L. Alvarez Pinillos. The couple had been collecting Goya's works for a long time and decided to make their collection public. Today, in addition to the paintings of the artist, the museum exhibits prints and paintings of his contemporaries.

    Cultural Center "CaixaForum"

    The center is located in a building of modern architecture, shaped like two intersected cubes. The building was designed by the architects of the bureau "Estudio Carme Pinos". Their task was to create something unusual with the help of advanced technologies. "CaixaForum" consists of exhibition galleries and concert venues, there is also a restaurant, an observation deck and a shop.

    Cultural Center
    The building of the exchange

    The building of the exchange "La Lonja"

    A historic building of the XVI century on Pilar Square, built on the initiative of Bishop Hernando of Aragon. Today, an exhibition hall is located under its high arches, so you can get inside only during the work of some vernissage. The exchange building in the Middle Ages often became an architectural decoration of the city and a symbol of its financial power.

    Central Market

    The market appeared in Zaragoza in the Middle Ages. Today, the retail space is located in a picturesque two-story building. Here you can buy the products of local farmers, Spanish delicacies, sweets and condiments. In addition to products, the market sells clothes, jewelry and antiques at very affordable prices. In small cafes located right on the territory, visitors are offered to taste dishes of national cuisine.

    Central Market
    Aquarium of Zaragoza

    Aquarium of Zaragoza

    The city Aquarium specializes exclusively in river species, which makes its collection quite unique. The pools are inhabited by representatives of the fauna of the African Nile, the Spanish Ebro, the Brazilian Amazon, the Vietnamese Mekong and the Australian Darling Murray. During the aquarium tour, guests are told interesting facts about river inhabitants and ecosystems.

    Fountain-waterfall of Hispanidad

    The fountain decorated Pilar Square in 1991. It was built in honor of the 500th anniversary of the discovery of America. It is made in the form of a split niche, where streams of water flow. Next to the fountain there is a figure of the globe. Hispanidad is the collective name of 23 countries where Spanish is spoken. They are united by common cultural roots thanks to the era of Great Geographical Discoveries.

    Fountain-waterfall of Hispanidad
    Puerto Venice

    Puerto Venice

    A large shopping and entertainment complex where you can shop in numerous shops, taste delicious dishes in restaurants and just have a nice time watching a movie in one of the cinemas. In the center there are fountains and an artificial lake, the shores of which are bordered by green spaces. The place looks more like a seaside resort than a shopping mall.

    Grande Jose Antonio Labordeta Park

    The oldest park in Zaragoza, where there are many interesting attractions. The monument of King Alfonso I the Warrior, two branches of the city museum, the botanical garden of the XVIII century, monuments to actor P. K. Sorie and opera singer M. Flete, the Rincon de Goya pavilion. The park received its current name in 2010 in honor of the politician and poet H. A. Labordeta.

    Grande Jose Antonio Labordeta Park
    The Ebro River

    The Ebro River

    The Ebro is the second longest waterway of the Iberian Peninsula after the Tagus, and also the deepest in Spain. It is believed that the name of the river was given by the ancient Iberians. The Ebro originates in the Cantabrian Mountains, crosses the Aragon Plain and flows into the Mediterranean Sea. There are several settlements on its shores, including Zaragoza. The river is not suitable for navigation, but its waters are used for irrigation of vast agricultural lands.