Zaragoza is a large city in the Spanish province of Aragon, located by the Ebro river. It was originally a Roman settlement named Caesara Augusta, created in last years before the common era. It was later a major center of the Muslim culture in medieval Spain. The city is famous for its folklore, local cuisine, and landmarks such as the Basílica del Pilar, La Seo Cathedral and the Aljafería Palace. Together with La Seo and the Aljafería, several other buildings form part of the Mudéjar Architecture of Aragon which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Fiestas del Pilar are among the most celebrated festivals in Spain. Learn what is worth seeing and visiting, how to travel, the prices of various goods and services, accomodation, weather, maps, tourist guides, opinions of visitors and other practical pieces of information!
Zaragoza’s attractions are mainly local architecture with visible Roman and Arabic influences. It is a remnant of the former Roman and Mauritanian rule, which was victoriously seized by Catholic kings, also in the capital of Aragon. The city tempts tourists with wide, well-kept streets and vast squares, as well as numerous monuments, both sacred and … Read more