Sights in Zaragoza

Catedral de la Seo

Jennifer Waters

Zaragoza offers the visitor a rich historic heritage which is the result of more than two thousand years of existence. The Iberians, Romans, Moors, Jews and Christians all left their mark here and some people call Zaragoza the "City of the Four Cultures" The most impressive building is without a doubt the Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar. The giant church can be seen from far outside of the city. Besides this higlight there are quite a number of interesting buildings and monuments to be seen in this very Spanish city.

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La Lonja

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"La Lonja", the old stock exchange building, is a great Renaissance monument of 1541. Today it is used frequently for expositions

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Catedral de la Seo

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Catedral de la Seo
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This gothic cathedral, with lateron added parts in neoclassical, baroque and plateresque styles was built in 14th century, over an older Romanesque temple. In its interior, which consists of five naves with lateral chapels, the main-altar with splendid reliefs and the Mudejar-style apse are remarkable. Among the lateral chapels, which generally are very valuable from the artistical point of view, the Capilla de Don Lope de Luna, of 14th century, is outstanding.

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Palacio de la Aljafería

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This splendid king's palace of 11th century is one of very few remaining Moorish buildings of the dynasty "Taifas". The mosque with its minaret and the Torre del Trovador, a fortificated tower, are left of the original construction. Some other parts with rich Mudejar-style ornaments were added in the Christian epoch. The Throne Hall in particular is remarkable.

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Arco de Dean

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A beautiful gothic arch, typical for the ambience of Zaragoza's historical center.

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Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar

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This church is one of the most popular destinations for catholics in Spain. The building is consecrated to the "Holy Virgin of Pilar", patroness not only of Zaragoza but of all Spanish-speaking countries. Situated next to the river Ebro it is the place of the annual celebrations to the "Day of Pilar", at October 12th. The church was built in 1681. It is flanked by four towers. Some parts, as the neoclassical main-facade, were added in later periods. In its interior the wall-paintings in the cupola, works of Goya and Bayeau, are of particular interest. The cathedral has also a more..

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The Roman Town-Walls

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The ruins of the Roman fortifications, of 3rd century, are a landmark of Zaragoza. Very well conserved parts you can find close to the Tower of Zuda and to the church Iglesia de San Juan, alongside Ebro river. The remains of the Roman walls, sewage system, theatre, paving and magnificent mosaics are still preserved and show us the great importance this colony once had.

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