Zaragoza - Saragossa

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Zaragoza
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681.877 (2020)
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Zaragoza

Zaragoza (Spanish Zaragoza) is the capital of spanish Zaragoza Province and the most important city in the region Aragonwhose administrative seat it is. The world Exhibition EXPO took place in 2008 under the motto Water and sustainable development held in Zaragoza.

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Aljafería, Moorish summer palace, built around 1065.

The city was founded by the Romans in 24 BC. Under the name Colonia Caesaraugusta instead of. That name became Zaragoza. In the year 380 AD the Synod of Zaragoza took place, as a result of which Christmas is celebrated in Spain on December 25th. The theologian Priscillan of Avila was condemned as a Heretic and in episode 385 in trier executed.

After the conquest of southern Spain by the Moors, the city fell to the Caliphate of in the 8th century Cordoba. After the collapse of the caliphate, Zaragoza became independent. In 1118 the Christian kingdom of Aragón recaptured the city and made it the new capital of the country.

getting there

By plane

By train

There are fast connections with the Spanish high-speed train AVE from Madrid (approx. 1:20 h, approx. 52.90 €) and Barcelona (1:30 h or 1:50 h, 61.20 €). If you book in good time via the Internet, cheaper (RENFE). Zaragoza is cheaper to get to by normal trains or buses, the central station for trains and buses is the 1 estacion Deliciasestacion Delicias in the encyclopedia Wikipediaestacion Delicias in the media directory Wikimedia Commonsestacion Delicias (Q801660) in the Wikidata database 2 km outside, with the bus (34 or 51) or a taxi (approx. 10 €) you can get to the center in 10 minutes.

By bus

In the street

By boat

mobility

Map of Zaragoza

In the city center you can reach almost all sights on foot.

Tourist Attractions

Churches

Catedral de San Salvador
  • 2  Catedral de San SalvadorCatedral de San Salvador in the encyclopedia WikipediaCatedral de San Salvador in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsCatedral de San Salvador (Q2196869) in the Wikidata database
  • Iglesias Mudejares (Moorish churches)
  • 3  Iglesia de Santa María MagdalenaIglesia de Santa María Magdalena in the Wikipedia encyclopediaIglesia de Santa María Magdalena in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsIglesia de Santa María Magdalena (Q5656751) in the Wikidata database
  • 4  Iglesia de San Miguel de los NavarrosIglesia de San Miguel de los Navarros in the Wikipedia encyclopediaIglesia de San Miguel de los Navarros in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsIglesia de San Miguel de los Navarros (Q7414993) in the Wikidata database
  • 5  Iglesia de San Pablo, Calle de San Pablo 42. Iglesia de San Pablo in the encyclopedia WikipediaIglesia de San Pablo in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsIglesia de San Pablo (Q2470882) in the Wikidata database.Unesco World Heritage Sites in Europe
  • 6  Basílica of Santa EngraciaBasílica of Santa Engracia in the Wikipedia encyclopediaBasílica of Santa Engracia in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsBasílica of Santa Engracia (Q29729) in the Wikidata database

Castles, chateaux and palaces

  • 7  Palacio de la Aljaferia. Palacio de la Aljaferia in the Wikipedia encyclopediaPalacio de la Aljaferia in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsPalacio de la Aljaferia (Q1354033) in the Wikidata database.Moorish castle, now the seat of the regional parliament.Unesco World Heritage Sites in Europe

Buildings

  • La Lonja. Gothic trading building, now used for exhibitions, in the Plaza de Nuestra Señora del Pilar.
  • 8  Las Murallas Romanas, Avenida de César Augusto. Las Murallas Romanas in the Wikipedia encyclopediaLas Murallas Romanas in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryLas Murallas Romanas (Q3328022) in the Wikidata database.Remains of the Roman city wall.
  • 9 Puerta del CarmenPuerta del Carmen in the Wikipedia encyclopediaPuerta del Carmen in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsPuerta del Carmen (Q3573686) in the Wikidata database City gate
  • 10 Puente de PiedraPuente de Piedra in the Wikipedia encyclopediaPuente de Piedra in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsPuente de Piedra (Q2638325) in the Wikidata database 15th century stone bridge

Monuments

Museums

  • 1  Roman Theater. Teatro Romano in the Wikipedia encyclopediaTeatro Romano in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsTeatro Romano (Q583459) in the Wikidata database.Remains of a Roman theater, can also be relaxed from the museum cafe with one Cortado to be enjoyed.
  • museumMuseum in the Wikipedia encyclopediaMuseum in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsMuseum (Q2837755) in the Wikidata database
  • 11  Goya MuseumGoya Museum in the Wikipedia encyclopediaGoya Museum in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsGoya Museum (Q19950376) in the Wikidata database

Streets and squares

  • Plaza de Nuestra Señora del Pilar. Large main square in the center (pedestrian zone).

Parks

  • Expo 2008 site. With an aquarium and a large park.
  • Parque Grande. Nice to relax in the summer.

various

activities

  • 12  Freshwater aquarium. Tel.: 34 976 07 66 06. Freshwater aquarium in the Wikipedia encyclopediaFreshwater aquarium in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsFreshwater aquarium (Q5657014) in the Wikidata database.The largest freshwater aquarium in Europe is a legacy of Expo 2008.Price: Admission 14 € adults, 7 € children, 10 € older (> 65 years), on the Expo site.

shop

Many businesses do a longer afternoon siesta and open long in the evening. The Calle del Alfonso I is a pedestrian zone with the usual offer and view of the Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar. If you are looking for a classic department store with the full range (including supermarket), this is it Corte Ingles Recommended near Plaza Espana.

Visiting the Mercado Central near the Roman remains of the city wall (Avenida de César Augusto) with a very wide range of fresh fish, meat, fruit and vegetables.

kitchen

Meat is more typical of the region, especially lamb and suckling pig; however, there is also a large selection of fish dishes. Most restaurants do not open before 9 p.m. in the evening.

Cheap

  • El Abero, at the bullring, Calle de Fernando Solsona Motrel 4. Bar with a cheap lunch menu (Spanish home cooking) for € 5.

medium

  • La Tertulia Taurina, Calle Pignatelli 122. Tel.: 34 976405555. A good restaurant with traditional cuisine in the bullring (Plaza de Toros). The daily menu costs 13 € (including wine and dessert), à la carte you eat for about 35 €.
  • Las Palomas, at the cathedral, Plaza Pilar 14-16. A all you can eat with a large Spanish buffet for € 14, drinks are extra. Ideal for survival without any knowledge of Spanish.

Upscale

nightlife

Cheap

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Upscale

accommodation

Cheap

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  • Hesperia Zaragoza, C / Conde de Aranda 48. Tel.: 34 976 284500. Relatively centrally located, room facing the street a bit noisy.Price: approx. 50 €.

Upscale

security

health

Practical advice

Tourist information

  • Tourist information, Plaza de España 2. Tel.: 34 976 21 20 32.

trips

literature

Web links

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