Zaragoza

Zaragoza, Spain

Zaragoza, the capital of Aragon, has a privileged location, equally distanced from Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Bilbao. The city is connected by an international airport and high-Speed line (AVE).Visitors can expect a delicious gastronomy and a rich heritage of historical monuments (Basilica del Pilar, Cathedral of San Salvador, Aljafería Palace, the paintings of Goya or the Mudejar–UNESCO Heritage of Mankind).

Population:

Approximately 700,000

Currency:

Euro, €1 = 100 cents

Emergency Numbers:

Emergency: 112
National Police: 091
Fire Brigade: 080
Zaragoza Police: +34 976 724100 / 092

Opening Hours:

Normal opening hours for shops are Mon-Sat 10am-2pm and 5pm-8pm. The larger stores stay open all day.

Newspapers:

El periódico de Aragón
Heraldo de Aragón

The City

Iberians, Romans, Muslims, Jews and Christians left their mark in the city along more than 2,000 years of history.
The Baroque grandiosity can be admired in the Basilica del Pilar; Aljafería Palace, the most northerly Arab Palace in Europe, magnificent examples of aragonese Mudéjar art, a World Heritage Site; the height of the Gothic period can be seen in the Cathedral of San Salvador…
From the paintings of Goya to the latest expressions of urban painting, from the Roman Theatre to contemporary dance, from centenarian retail establishments to alternative approaches to retailing can be found in the city.
After the 2008 International Exposition “Water and sustainable development”, Zaragoza has emerged as an innovative city with modern and renovated infrastructures.

Art, theatre, tapas, concerts, shopping, design, history, the banks of the Ebro river, … Zaragoza has a lot to offer.

Top 5

If you are stopping over in Zaragoza, make sure not to miss these 5 key sights.

Do & See

Throughout the year, Zaragoza is a hive of cultural activity, hosting festivals such as Asalto, International Urban Art, and Trayectos (contemporary dance).

The most important celebration occurs every October, when the city hosts Las Fiestas del Pilar - over 500 cultural and recreational events welcome participants from near and far.

The Semana Santa (holy Week) of Zaragoza has more than 700 years of history and was declared of international tourist interest.

At any time of the year, visitors can enjoy interesting cultural and architectural sites, as well as leisure activities.

Dining

The gastronomy is based on excellent products, some with denomination of origin
such as the lamb, the Teruel ham, olive oil, wines…
It combines tradition and innovation.
The gastronomic offer of the city includes restaurants and a great variety of bars, cafés where to enjoy the typical “tapas”.
Several gastronomic festivals or gastronomic tours.

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