Spain includes endless tourist destinations, Zaragoza, which is the capital of the Aragon region. It is located near the province of Catalonia in the north of the country and it is the fifth largest Spanish city, and most importantly it includes a group of wonderful tourist sites, starting with the Romen ruins passing through the luxurious Islamic engineering and many others .. Know with us today to Tourist areas in Spanish Zaragoza, this charming colorful tourist city attracts many visitors from all over the world.
Table of Contents
Aljaferia Palace
It is considered one of the most beautiful palaces in Zaragoza and Spain and is a testament to the wonderful Islamic engineering that you find in many places in the city. The palace was built as a fortified castle in the eleventh century, and then with the passage of ages, it turned into a royal residence, then a military site and a tourist castle … Today the palace embraces the headquarters of the Parliament of the Aragonese region, and it is also possible to organize tourist tours there.
Basilica of Pliar
This cathedral is considered one of the most important monuments in Zaragoza and many tourists from around the world visit it as it has a special place for believers. The basilica includes a collection of the finest paintings by local artist Goya. You can climb to the basilica tower for a small sum of money and get panoramic views of the city. However, if you visit Zaragoza during the second half of October, the city will host a festival held around the cathedral that includes a lot of music and delicious food.
Museo del Teatro de Caesaraugusta
See the remains of an ancient Romen theater that once accommodated 6,000 people, then rediscovered it after a excavation process that began in 1972. Visit the museum adjacent to the excavations to witness beautiful views of the ongoing process, and you can also enjoy audiovisual and 3D presentations explaining how the theater previously existed. On the upper floor, you can follow offers that provide visitors with information about the various cultures and religions that lived in Zaragoza.
Mercado Central
The central market in Zaragoza is definitely worth a visit during your trip to the city. It is full of colors and vibrant, especially for food from fruits, seafood and cheese … The current market opened since 1903 and is made of the same metal that made the Eiffel Tower in the French capital Paris and is one of the most prominent examples of engineering Contemporary in Aragon.
The commercial part
Although the ancient part of Zaragoza has a rich history and engineering beauty in Reid, it is nevertheless essential that you visit Spain Square, which represents the new commercial part of Zaragoza. The square includes a number of modern commercial buildings where there is a different pulse from the rest of Zaragoza, and you will find a number of modern stores in which you can shop and buy souvenirs.
Traces of the Caesaraugusta Theater
General view of the old part of Zaragoza
The commercial part of the city
Inside the Pilar Basilica
Zaragoza at night
Sunset in Zaragoza
Aljaferia Palace
The entrance to the central market
General view of the city
From Basilica del Pilar
From the Pilar Cathedral tower
Inside the Aljaferia Palace
