Zaragoza is a beautiful city on the Ebro River, with numerous monuments. Some monuments are best visited in the evening, when they are incredibly illuminated during a quiet summer walk. In addition to numerous monuments, you will find many interesting places there.
Location
The city is located in northeastern Spain, in the Aragon region. It is situated at the confluence of the Huerva and Gallego rivers with the Ebro. Zaragoza is the capital and largest city of Aragon in Spain and one of the five largest cities in the country. Because it is less known than the main cities of Spain accommodations here are much lower than in any of the most famous cities in Spain.
Airport
Zaragoza Airport is located in the southwest, 10 kilometers from Zaragoza city center. This port serves as both a civilian airport and a military airport. A network of domestic and international connections is provided by regular airlines.
From Zaragoza Airport you can travel to Algeria, Bahrain, Belgium, China, United Arab Emirates, France, Italy, Mexico, Qatar, the United Kingdom, Romania, the United States and Uzbekistan.
The airport also serves internal flights. In this way, Zaragoza is connected to Malaga, the Canary Islands (Gran Canaria and Lanzarote), as well as the islands of Majorca, Menorca and Ibiza. The flights are operated by Spanish corporations: Air Europa, Volotea and Vueling.
Sightseeing
Palacio de Aljafería
Palacio de Aljafería
Place Aljaferia is located in the very center of Zaragoza. It was built for recreational purposes. It also served as a defensive structure. It is a fortified Moorish palace from the 11th century. The remains of its fortifications have been preserved to this day. The building of the Aljaferia Palace is nowadays the seat of the autonomous parliament of Aragon. Despite this, it can be visited all year round, with a professional guide or individually. Among the many rooms in the palace, the Salón Dorado, or Golden Salon, stands out. It is dominated by marble, beautiful ornaments and Arabic inscriptions.
Basilica of Nuestra Señora del Pilar
Basilica of Nuestra Señora del Pilar the largest baroque temple in Spain and one of the most important temples in this country, located in Zaragoza. This is a pearl of baroque art.
Stone Bridge Zaragoza
Stone Bridge – Puente de Piedra is a bridge over the Ebro River in Zaragoza, Spain. Puente de Piedra is also called the Bridge of Lions because, since 1991, four lions have been placed on the piers at each end of the bridge. This stone bridge is an iconic historical attraction.
Parque Grande José Antonio Labordeta
It is the most extensive park in all of Zaragoza and includes an area of pine forests, large avenues, sculptures and even cobblestones, characteristic corners such as the Glorieta de la Princesa, small gardens with seasonal flowers or the Winter Garden with a configuration encouraging relaxation and contemplation of various ornamental species . It is worth paying attention to San Sebastián Avenue with three cybernetic fountains. There are cafes and bike rentals in the park.
Museo del Teatro de Caesaraugusta
Cesaraugusta in Zaragoza depicts the ruins of the ancient Roman theater in Zaragoza. The theater could accommodate 6,000 spectators. The theater was built in the first half of the 1st century AD. and was used until the 3rd century.
Mercado Central de Zaragoza
We have a marketplace on the Central Market. In a beautiful building, which was originally designed in 1895 by the Aragonese architect Félix Navarro Pérez, the main building is made of iron. In 1903 it was finally opened.
Then in February 2020 and after two years of work, the Market Square was opened largely with its original appearance. Here you will find stalls selling meat, fish, fruit and vegetables, flowers, etc. They coexist with stalls selling tapas, cocktails and healthy food, which, combined with the organization of concerts and other recreational activities, turns the central square into a place for shopping and meetings.
Best restaurants in Zaragoza:
- Restaurante La Senda
- Pan y Cebolla Restaurante
- Restaurante Palomeque
- Restaurante La Rinconada de Lorenzo
- La Jaula De Grillos
Nightlife
Zaragoza has its own gastronomic and social center. It was located in the downtown neighborhood of El Tubo. There you will find many restaurants and good restaurants where it is worth visiting for dinner and tasting dishes. However, El Tubo is just warming up. The district “party[s] all night long.” The maze of narrow streets is filling up: the so-called ruta de tapas. It’s nothing more than discovering bars where you can eat appetizing snacks at a certain price, chat and drink good regional wine.
