Zaragoza
Halfway between Madrid and Barcelona and skipped by both. A Moorish palace, a vast riverside basilica, and tapas on Calle Laurel terms.
Zaragoza in eight slides
Wikipedia · 3 Sep 2026
Things to do in Zaragoza
Where to stay in Zaragoza
Zaragoza in a day, two days, three
Landmarks in Zaragoza
The Aljafería Palace is a fortified medieval palace built during the second half of the 11th century in the Taifa of Zaragoza in Al-Andalus, present day Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain. It was the residence of the Arab Banu Hud dynasty during the era of Abu Jaffar Al-Muqtadir. The palace reflects the splendor attained by the Taifa of Zaragoza at its height.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 26 Jul 2026
Fernando · CC BY-SA 4.0
The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar is a Catholic church in the city of Zaragoza, Aragon. It is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of the Pillar, praised as "Mother of the Hispanic Peoples" by Pope John Paul II. It is reputed to be the first-ever church dedicated to Mary.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 5 Aug 2026
Moahim · CC BY-SA 4.0
The Cathedral of the Savior or La Seo de Zaragoza is a Catholic cathedral in Zaragoza, in Aragon, Spain. It is part of the World Heritage Site Mudéjar Architecture of Aragon.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 6 Aug 2026
Näystin · CC BY-SA 2.0
The Museo Goya - Colección Ibercaja - Museo Camón Aznar is a fine arts museum in Zaragoza, Spain. It opened in 1979 under the name Museo Camón Aznar, after José Camón Aznar, an art historian and art collector from the city who had contributed the nucleus of its collection. It houses also a collection of paintings and engravings by Francisco Goya.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 22 Jun 2026
Escarlati · CC BY 2.5
The Plaza of Our Lady of the Pillar is one of the busiest popular places in Zaragoza, Spain. In it is the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, where the homonymous Marian invocation is venerated. It is known by the nickname of "El salón de la ciudad", since many public parties are held there.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 4 Aug 2025
Escarlati · CC BY 2.5
The Aljafería Palace is a fortified medieval palace built during the second half of the 11th century in the Taifa of Zaragoza in Al-Andalus, present day Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain. It was the residence of the Arab Banu Hud dynasty during the era of Abu Jaffar Al-Muqtadir. The palace reflects the splendor attained by the Taifa of Zaragoza at its height.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 26 Jul 2026
Fernando · CC BY-SA 4.0
The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar is a Catholic church in the city of Zaragoza, Aragon. It is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of the Pillar, praised as "Mother of the Hispanic Peoples" by Pope John Paul II. It is reputed to be the first-ever church dedicated to Mary.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 5 Aug 2026
Moahim · CC BY-SA 4.0
The Cathedral of the Savior or La Seo de Zaragoza is a Catholic cathedral in Zaragoza, in Aragon, Spain. It is part of the World Heritage Site Mudéjar Architecture of Aragon.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 6 Aug 2026
Näystin · CC BY-SA 2.0
The Museo Goya - Colección Ibercaja - Museo Camón Aznar is a fine arts museum in Zaragoza, Spain. It opened in 1979 under the name Museo Camón Aznar, after José Camón Aznar, an art historian and art collector from the city who had contributed the nucleus of its collection. It houses also a collection of paintings and engravings by Francisco Goya.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 22 Jun 2026
Escarlati · CC BY 2.5
The Plaza of Our Lady of the Pillar is one of the busiest popular places in Zaragoza, Spain. In it is the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, where the homonymous Marian invocation is venerated. It is known by the nickname of "El salón de la ciudad", since many public parties are held there.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 4 Aug 2025
Escarlati · CC BY 2.5
From the airport
When to go to Zaragoza: Apr or May or Sep or Oct
Guides about Zaragoza
The best time to visit Spain by region, with the 2027 festival dates, the Andalusian heat records and the quiet fortnight between Semana Santa and the Feria.
Tomás Reis · 3 Sep 2026
Six day trips from Barcelona with 2026 prices and train times, plus why the Montserrat combined ticket costs more than most people's actual day.
Tomás Reis · 3 Sep 2026
Three days in Barcelona in the year Gaudi's basilica was completed. The centenary surcharge, the hourly cap at Park Guell, and where the city eats.
Tomás Reis · 2 Sep 2026
Barcelona has the sea and the architecture, Madrid has the art and the nights, and one of them now charges a lot more to sleep in. Six rounds, a winner each.
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