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Zaragoza also called Saragossa is the capital city of the Zaragoza province and of the autonomous community of Aragon, Spain. It lies by the Ebro river and its tributaries, the Huerva and the Gállego, roughly in the center of both Aragon and the Ebro basin.
On 1 September 2010 the population of the city of Zaragoza was 701,090, within its administrative limits on a land area of 1,062.64 square kilometres (410.29 square miles), ranking fifth in Spain. It is the 32nd most populous municipality in the European Union. The population of the metropolitan area was estimated in 2006 at 783,763 inhabitants. The municipality is home to more than 50 percent of the Aragonese population. The city lies at an elevation of 199 metres (653 feet) above sea level.
Zaragoza hosted Expo 2008 in the summer of 2008, a world's fair on water and sustainable development. It was also a candidate for the European Capital of Culture in 2012.
The city is famous for its folklore, local gastronomy, and landmarks such as the Basílica del Pilar, La Seo Cathedral and the Aljafería Palace. Together with La Seo and the Aljafería, several other buildings form part of the Mudéjar Architecture of Aragon which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Fiestas del Pilar are among the most celebrated festivals in Spain.
Christianity took root in Zaragoza at an early date. According to legend, St. Mary appeared miraculously to Saint James the Great in Zaragoza in the first century, standing on a pillar. This apparition is commemorated by a famous Catholic basilica called Nuestra Señora del Pilar (Our Lady of the Pillar).The annual Fiestas del Pilar last for nine days, with its main day on 12 October. Since this date coincided in 1492 with the first sighting by Christopher Columbus of the Americas, that day is also celebrated as El Día de la Hispanidad (Columbus Day) by Spanish-speaking people worldwide.
Near the basilica on the banks of the Ebro are located the city hall, the Lonja (old currency exchange), La Seo (literally the See in the Aragonese language) or Cathedral of San Salvador, a church built over the main mosque (partially preserved in the 11th-century north wall of the Parroquieta), with Romanesque apses from the 12th century; inside, the imposing hallenkirche from the 15th to 16th centuries, the Baroque tower, and finally, with its famous Museum of Tapestries near the Roman ruins of forum and port city wall.
Some distance from the centre of the old city is the Moorish castle (or palace) Aljafería, the most important Moorish buildings in northern Spain and the setting for Giuseppe Verdi's opera Il trovatore (The Troubadour). The Aragonese parliament currently sits in the building.
The churches of San Pablo, Santa María Magdalena and San Gil Abad were built in the 14th century, but the towers may be old minarets dating from the 11th century; San Miguel (14th century); Santiago (San Ildefonso) and the Fecetas monastery are Baroque with Mudéjar ceilings of the 17th century. All the churches are Mudéjar monuments that comprise a World Heritage Site.
Other important sights are the stately houses and palaces in the city, mainly of the 16th century: palaces of the count of Morata or Luna (Audiencia), Deán, Torrero (colegio de Arquitectos), Don Lope or Real Maestranza, count of Sástago, count of Argillo (today the Pablo Gargallo museum), archbishop, etc.
Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain - virtual tour
Zaragoza is the capital city of the Zaragoza province and of the autonomous community of Aragon, Spain. It lies by the Ebro river and its tributaries, the Huerva and the Gállego, roughly in the center of both Aragon and the Ebro basin. The city lies at an elevation of 199 metres (653 feet) above sea level. Zaragosa is 5th most populous city in Spain.
Overlooking the Ebro River in the city center is baroque Nuestra Señora del Pilar basilica, a famous pilgrimage site with a shrine to the Virgin Mary and multiple domes. Mudéjar-style landmarks, combining Islamic and Gothic architecture, include the Aljafería, an 11th-century Moorish palace, and the Cathedral of the Savior, begun in the 12th century.
Zaragoza hosted Expo 2008 in the summer of 2008, a world's fair on water and sustainable development. It was also a candidate for the European Capital of Culture in 2012.
The city is famous for its folklore, local gastronomy, and landmarks such as the Basílica del Pilar, La Seo Cathedral and the Aljafería Palace. Together with La Seo and the Aljafería, several other buildings form part of the Mudéjar Architecture of Aragon which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Fiestas del Pilar are among the most celebrated festivals in Spain.
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Apartamentos Turísticos Arco Iris en Zaragoza, Zaragoza
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Los Apartamentos Turísticos Arco Iris se encuentran ubicados en la bonita ciudad de Zaragoza, en la céntrica calle Boggiero, en el número dos. Estarás cerca del tradicional Mercado Central o de la popular zona de tapeo denominada el Tubo.
Todos los apartamentos cuentan con baño completo, salón-comedor con un sofá-cama, televisión y cocina perfectamente amueblada con microondas o nevera, entro otros electrodomésticos. Además, Arco Iris cuenta con una amplia terraza en la azotea que permite unas espectaculares vista de la ciudad del río Ebro.
Los servicios más destacables son:
- Aparcamiento privado
- Comidas en Hotel París Centro, a tan sólo 50 metros.
- Instalaciones adaptadas a minusválidos.
Sobre Zaragoza:
La ciudad de Zaragoza tiene más de dos mil años de historia. Es un municipio, capital de la comarca de Zaragoza de la provincia de Aragón. Está situada cerca de los ríos Ebro, Huerva y Gállego y del canal Imperial de Aragón. Dentro del municipio destacan la Plana de Moses, segmento de los Montes de Castejón y las Planas de María.
Los tres principales lugares de interés que tiene Zaragoza son: la Catedral-Basílica de Nuestra Señora de El Pilar, la Catedral del Salvador y el Palacio de la Aljafería.
Entre los festejos más destacados del municipio se encuentran las Fiestas del Pilar que tienen lugar el 12 de octubre y son las más importantes y conocidas de la ciudad.
El caso viejo es el núcleo histórico de la ciudad. Dentro de éste se encuentra El Tubo, un conjunto de callejuelas estrechas donde se concentran los principales bares de tapas de la ciudad. La Magdalena es otra de las zonas más importantes, destaca por ser un lugar con gran variedad cultural. También se pueden visitar las playas en el Parque Metropolitano del Agua.
Zaragoza se encuentra aproximadamente a 300 km de Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Bilbao y Toulouse. La ciudad cuenta con un aeropuerto y línea de alta velocidad (AVE).
The city of Zaragoza has more than two thousand years of history. It is a municipality, capital of the region of Zaragoza in the province of Aragon. It is located near the rivers Ebro, Huerva and Gallego and near the Imperial Canal of Aragon.
Inside the city the places that stand out are: Plana de Moses, the segment of the Montes de Castejón and the Planas de María.
The three main places of interest in Zaragoza are: the Cathedral -Basilica of Our Lady of El Pilar , the Cathedral of the Savior and the Palace of Aljafería.
Among the most important celebrations of the municipality are the festivities of Pilar which take place on October 12. These are the largest and best known of the city.
The old downtown is the historical heart of the city. Among it, you can find El Tubo, a set of narrow streets with the main tapas bars in the city. The Magdalena is one of the most important areas of the city, it stands out as a place with great cultural variety. Another attraction to visit are the beaches in the Metropolitan Water Park .
Zaragoza is located approximately 300 km from Madrid , Barcelona , Valencia , Bilbao and Toulouse. The city has an airport and high-speed line (AVE).
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Apartamento Reyes Católicos en Zaragoza, Zaragoza
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Los Apartamentos Reyes Católicos de Zaragoza se encuentran en el centro histórico de esta histórica ciudad, a tan sólo unos minutos de la famosa Basílica de la Virgen del Pilar y del Palacio de la Aljafería, y muy cerca también de preciosos emplazamientos como río Ebro, el puente de Piedra o la plaza de España.
Los apartamentos son amplios y confortables, con baño completo y cocina totalmente equipada. Además, podrás disfrutar de un desayuno buffet incluido en el precio en el Hostal París, que se encuentra a escasos 50 metros.
Servicios adicionales:
- Wi-Fi gratuito.
- Parking privado, por un sumplemento.
- Recepción 24 horas.
Sobre Zaragoza:
La ciudad de Zaragoza tiene más de dos mil años de historia. Es un municipio, capital de la comarca de Zaragoza de la provincia de Aragón. Está situada cerca de los ríos Ebro, Huerva y Gállego y del canal Imperial de Aragón. Dentro del municipio destacan la Plana de Moses, segmento de los Montes de Castejón y las Planas de María.
Los tres principales lugares de interés que tiene Zaragoza son: la Catedral-Basílica de Nuestra Señora de El Pilar, la Catedral del Salvador y el Palacio de la Aljafería.
Entre los festejos más destacados del municipio se encuentran las Fiestas del Pilar que tienen lugar el 12 de octubre y son las más importantes y conocidas de la ciudad.
El caso viejo es el núcleo histórico de la ciudad. Dentro de éste se encuentra El Tubo, un conjunto de callejuelas estrechas donde se concentran los principales bares de tapas de la ciudad. La Magdalena es otra de las zonas más importantes, destaca por ser un lugar con gran variedad cultural. También se pueden visitar las playas en el Parque Metropolitano del Agua.
Zaragoza se encuentra aproximadamente a 300 km de Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Bilbao y Toulouse. La ciudad cuenta con un aeropuerto y línea de alta velocidad (AVE).
The city of Zaragoza has more than two thousand years of history. It is a municipality, capital of the region of Zaragoza in the province of Aragon. It is located near the rivers Ebro, Huerva and Gallego and near the Imperial Canal of Aragon.
Inside the city the places that stand out are: Plana de Moses, the segment of the Montes de Castejón and the Planas de María.
The three main places of interest in Zaragoza are: the Cathedral -Basilica of Our Lady of El Pilar , the Cathedral of the Savior and the Palace of Aljafería.
Among the most important celebrations of the municipality are the festivities of Pilar which take place on October 12. These are the largest and best known of the city.
The old downtown is the historical heart of the city. Among it, you can find El Tubo, a set of narrow streets with the main tapas bars in the city. The Magdalena is one of the most important areas of the city, it stands out as a place with great cultural variety. Another attraction to visit are the beaches in the Metropolitan Water Park .
Zaragoza is located approximately 300 km from Madrid , Barcelona , Valencia , Bilbao and Toulouse. The city has an airport and high-speed line (AVE).
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