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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Zaragoza : Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Zaragoza
- Zaragoza is brimming with historical and cultural treasures just waiting to be discovered.
- There are well-preserved archaeological monuments, the first Marian church in Christendom, and fantastic art museums for visitors to enjoy.
- The Forum, hot baths, and theatre of the 1st to 2nd-century Roman town (named after Emperor Augustus) that formerly flourished here can be found along the "Caesaraugusta Route" for travellers interested in ancient Roman history.
- For anyone interested in Baroque architecture, the Basilica of Our Lady of Pilar, one of Spain's most significant pilgrimage cathedrals, is a must-see.
- The 12th-century Moorish palace and the magnificent UNESCO-listed Mudéjar architecture of San Pablo, Santa Maria Magdalena, and San Juan de Los Panetes churches are equally remarkable.
- Museums featuring Francisco de Goya's iconic paintings and pieces by contemporary artist Pablo Serrano and renowned sculptor Pablo Gargallo will appeal to art lovers.
- Capital: Zaragoza
- International Airport: Zaragoza Airport
- Population: 736,000
- Currency: Euro
- Time: UTC +1
- Driving side: Right
- Main Electricity: 230 V
- Official Language: Spanish
- Religion: Christianity
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Zaragoza: Highlights for Your Trip
- Pablo Serrano's works are highlighted in the Pablo Serrano Museum at the Aragonese Institute of Art and Contemporary Culture.
- José Camón Aznar, a local professor, philosopher, art critic, and collector, assembled a fine arts collection on display at the Goya Museum - Ibercaja Collection.
- The Museo de Zaragoza offers tours of the art, history, and culture of the province of Zaragoza.
- On the site of an old mosque built by the Moors now stands the Iglesia de Santa Maria Magdalena.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Zaragoza: Seasonal Guide for Travellers
- Zaragoza is best visited in the spring. The city shines in April and May, and the vibrant streets and flourishing fields are a welcome sight.
- Since the weather is ideal and warm enough to enjoy all the activities, it is the busiest season for tourists.
- The next best season to travel might be autumn, and winter and summer are best avoided for those not accustomed to extreme weather.
- Spring: The best time to visit this city is in the spring. This season is between April and May, with average highs of 46.2- and 75.4-degrees Fahrenheit.
- Autumn: The season here lasts from September to November, with daily highs and lows ranging from 43.3 to 80.8 degrees Fahrenheit on average.
- Summer is sweltering, with minimum and maximum temperatures in July and August of 64.9- and 90.3-degrees Fahrenheit, respectively.
- Winter: The winter is just as extreme as the summer. The chilly range of 36.9 degrees Fahrenheit to 63.1 degrees Fahrenheit is experienced from December to March. This time of year, frost is frequent, and snowfalls can even come as a surprise.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
Why Zaragoza Is Worth a Visit: Here Are the Best Places You Must See
Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar
- The Basilica of Our Lady of Pilar is the most recognisable structure in the city, with its soaring towers and majestic presence along the banks of the Ebro River.
- This masterpiece of Baroque design. While the entrance is on the other side of the river at the Plaza del Pilar, a large town square lined with elegant historical structures, views of the basilica is most impressive from across the river.
- Visitors should take their time admiring the basilica's impressive exterior before entering the breathtaking interior, which contains a priceless object of worship.
- The cathedral in Santiago de Compostela is Spain's most significant pilgrimage church, but the basilica is a close second.
- Pilgrims have come here to venerate a statue of the Virgin Mary and the Sagrada Columna (Sacred Column), a pillar made of jasper stone linked to a Marian apparition, ever since the Middle Ages.
Museo del Foro de Caesaraugusta
- The Museo del Foro de Caesaraugusta (Museum of the Roman Forum of Caesaraugusta) offers a look into the daily life of Caesaraugusta, a former Roman colony (town) that occupied what is now Zaragoza in the first and second centuries.
- Caesaraugusta, named after the emperor Augustus who founded the town, was renowned for its splendour.
- The city's public baths, theatre, and magnificent Forum served as the hub of city life. Under the Plaza de La Seo, on the site of the Caesaraugusta forum's archaeological excavations, is where the museum is located.
- Remains of the Roman Forum from the reign of Emperor Tiberius are on display. In addition to government structures and a temple, visitors will see artefacts representing parts of the Roman market, shop walls, pipes, and sewer system.
- A fascinating audio-visual presentation and educational information are provided to complement the exhibits.
Catedral de Zaragoza
- The Catedral de Zaragoza, which is devoted to Saint Salvador, is also known as Catedral de San Salvador, Catedral de La Seo, or just La Seo.
- Five naves make up the enormous church known as the Zaragoza Cathedral. The eclectic mix of architectural styles reveals the town's complex history.
- The structure was transformed into a Romanesque church in the 12th century.
- The exquisitely sculpted arcades on the exterior of the apses can be seen as Romanesque features of the original 12th-century building.
- The current cathedral's tower replicates the old mosque's minaret.
- Additionally, the chancel and some of the archways exhibit a Moorish influence.
- The Capilla del Santo Cristo is a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture, while the choir is in the Gothic style. The tower's Neoclassical facade and Baroque details add to the architectural mashup.
- More than 60 priceless Flemish tapestries are housed in the cathedral's Tapestry Museum (Museo de Tapices).
- The cathedral and tapestry museum is open to the public for cultural purposes. The price of admission covers both.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Zaragoza Off the Beaten Track: Discover More Hidden Wonders
Palacio de la Aljafería
- The Aljafera Palace is an 11th-century fortified Moorish castle located in the centre of Zaragoza. The massive defence walls with enormous, crenellated towers astound visitors.
- The Troubadour Tower is the only rectangular tower in the castle's quadrangular layout surrounding a courtyard. All other towers are round.
- The building's charm comes from the plasterwork ornamentation and coffered ceilings decorated in an Islamic style.
- The Aragonese Parliament's administrative offices are currently located in the Palacio de la Aljafera. Visitors can visit the palace, and there are guided tours available.
Iglesia de San Pablo de Zaragoza
- Due to its exceptional architectural quality and historical significance, this church, a noteworthy example of Aragon Mudéjar architecture, is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- In the 13th and 14th centuries, a small Romanesque chapel that was then situated on the town's outskirts was replaced by San Pablo Church.
- The interior is airy, thanks to the single nave and vaulted ceilings. Beautiful artwork is displayed in chapels located between the buttresses.
- The church underwent additional improvements and expansion in the 15th and 18th centuries. The main altarpiece honouring Saint Paul, created in 1515 from gilded wood by sculptor Damián Forment, is a must-see example of Renaissance art.
- The magnificent octagonal Mudéjar tower of this monument, which boasts exquisite Moorish architectural details, is its most notable feature.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Zaragoza Culture and Traditions: A Blend of Past and Present
- According to legend, Zaragoza was where Spain's Christian era first began.
- A well-known Catholic Basilica called Nuestra Seora del Pilar honours this legend ("Our Lady of the Pillar"). The "Las Fiestas del Pilar" celebration takes place on October 12, a significant festival day in Zaragoza.
- Since it coincided with Christopher Columbus's discovery of the Americas in 1492, Spanish-speaking people worldwide refer to that day as El Da de la Hispanidad (Columbus Day, or Hispanic day).
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Zaragoza: Your Guide to Food, Fun, and Fashion Trends
Bocadillo de calamares
#Food
- One of Spain's most well-known bocadillo sandwiches is the calamares bocadillo, a popular bar snack in Madrid.
- It typically consists of a crusty barra de pan, a Spanish-style baguette sliced half lengthwise and filled with crisp, fresh calamari rings.
- The sandwich's filling may be improved with olive oil, alioli (garlic mayonnaise), or a drizzle of fresh lemon juice. At the same time, the calamari is typically dunked in flour and fried in olive oil.
- With a small glass of ice-cold draught beer, known in Spanish as a caa, this straightforward sandwich makes a satisfying breakfast, lunch, dinner, or mid-afternoon snack.
Bocadillos
#Food
- Contrary to regular sandwiches, made with Spanish white bread known as pan de molde, bocadillos or bocatas are Spanish sandwiches made with Spanish-style baguettes known as barra de pan.
- The most popular bocadillo fillings are meat, cheese, tuna, omelettes, jamón, or sausages like chorizo.
- Onions, mayonnaise, pickles, and lettuce are typically not included in Spanish bocadillos, and the bread may occasionally be rubbed with chopped tomatoes or olive oil.
- The fillings of these sandwiches vary from region to region due to their popularity.
- Eggs, cheese, beans, peppers, and potatoes are the main ingredients in omelette bocadillos, which are eaten for breakfast. Meat-based bocadillos frequently contain chicken, pork, and horse or goat, and fish-based bocadillos frequently contain cuttlefish, sardines, and squid.
Escabeche
#Food
- Escabeche is a widely consumed dish of fried or poached meat or fish, various vegetables, and a flavorful vinegar sauce with onions, herbs, and spices.
- The Spanish introduced escabeche to Guam, where it is known as eskabeche and is typically made only with fish.
- The dish also has a Filipino variation, which can be identified by adding thickeners like flour or cornstarch.
- Escabeche is typically served cold at different celebrations where it is typically served with other fish dishes.
Centro Comercial Los Porches del Audiorama
#Fashion
- This is close to the Parque Primo de Rivera and the Palacio de Congresos in Zaragoza.
- A recently constructed shopping centre was built to meet the substantial need for services in the area.
- A Sabeco supermarket, a stationer, a jeweller's, a sports centre, a laundry, a flower shop, several bars, restaurants, an electrical appliances store, a hair salon, and an estate agent can all be found in this area.
Centro Commercial Independencia
#Fashion
- This shopping centre, popularly known as the "Caracol" (snail), is situated in the centre of the city and earned its nickname due to its peculiar spiral shape, which eliminates the need for stairs and facilitates access to the more than 100 stores and businesses it houses.
- Both men's and women's boutiques, shoe stores, accessory distributors, jewellers, a hairdresser, a photographer, video games, and three movie theatres are located here.
- After you've finished shopping, you can relax with an aperitif or a meal in one of the many bars or restaurants.
Zaragoza Amusement Park
#Fun
- Zaragoza Amusement Park, near the city centre, offers a variety of exciting, contemporary attractions for people of all ages.
- Gran Tikal is one of many attractions in the park, open from March to October.
- In this fantastic journey, you can learn the secrets of the Mayan civilisation and The Rapids, the Quetzal, and Ramses.
- The park has many green spaces and an Olympic-sized pool open in the summer.
- For hosting a variety of social events, a variety of contemporary hotels and catering facilities are available.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Explore Zaragoza Natural Beauty and Safari Adventures
- This cave can be found in the Piedra Monastery's park.
- They came across it while attempting to dig a well.
- The intriguing aspect of this cave is that water drops that fall at its entrance can change colour depending on how the sunlight filters through to create thousands of different hues.
- It is a fantastic and lovely aspect of nature that you must see.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Zaragoza Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- This holiday has pagan, pre-Christian origins. The summer solstice and San Juan (Saint John) are both commemorated at the same time.
- The Night of the Witches is another name for it. Parties, performances, "discomóvils" (mobile disco clubs), concerts, large bonfires, fireworks, and free chorizo (Spanish sausage) are all popular activities in Zaragoza, especially in the various neighbourhood parks.
- Here, it is customary to write your worries on paper and burn them, believing that the smoke will carry your worries away.
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