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Zaragoza Attractions
Basilica Of Our Lady Of The Pillar
Plaza de la Seo
The Basilica is an imposing Baroque-style Roman Catholic church which was built between 1681 and 1872. The structure had previously gone through phases of building and change, but in its current form the Basilica came to its completion by the end of the 19th century. The church has a series of minarets positioned with symmetry around the outside, as well as a number of statues commemorating several historical figures.
Lonja de Zaragoza
La Lonja formerly served the purpose of a stock exchange building but now is used for exhibitions and other such activities. The building was constructed in the mid-16th century and takes up a Renaissance style. La Lonja’s brickwork is typical of the region’s style although it does show influence from the Florentine palace Quattrocentro and the Mudejar.
Zaragoza Museum
Plaza de los Sitios
The Museum houses a mixture of different sections of collections from a range of different historical eras. The two main sections are designated Fine Art and Archaeology, with objects from the Moorish period, bronze plaques and parts of Aljaferia Palace in the archaeology section. In the fine arts part visitors will find 12th century paintings and a number of other impressive works.
La Seo Cathedral
Plaza de la Seo
La Seo is Zaragoza’s second Cathedral alongside the Basilica of our lady of the pillar. It too is a Roman Catholic cathedral and falls in the World Heritage Site of Zaragoza. The Cathedral is dedicated to San Salvador and was built between the years 1119 and 1520 where the mosque used to stand. A number of additions were made to the building in later years and it acts as one of Zaragoza’s top attractions and sights.
Aljaferia Palace
The Aljaferia Palace was built in the latter half of the 11th century and so the building is steeped in hundreds of years of history. The Palace began life as the residence of the Banu Hud and personifies the splendid architecture of the time. The Palace shows off its Moorish architecture both in its impressive exterior and interior and is well worth a visit if staying in Zaragoza.
Camon Aznar Museum
Espoz y Mina, 23
This Renaissance building features an impressive collection of ceramics, paintings and sculptures. Most of the works are presented by Jose Camon Aznar, an academic from Zaragoza.
Las Fiestas del Pilar
Las Fiestas del Pilar is a typical example of the Spanish party atmosphere as on October 12 each year Zaragozans gather to celebrate for nine days. The festival is designed to pay tribute to the Virgen del Pilar and begins with an opening speech. Throughout the nine days there is dancing, music, papier mache models, concerts, exhibitions and fireworks.