Zaragoza travel guide

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Located between the splurging city life of Barcelona, Madrid and Bilbao, Zaragoza is a warm city with enchanting natural beauty. Away from bustling city life, Zaragoza is a welcomed relief for tourists who got tired after roaming around busy streets of other cities. Rich culture, sight seeing, eating, shopping etc. has become the symbols of Zaragoza beauty. Often, people describe Zaragoza as an historical and artistic legacy of Spain.

Fast Facts

The city was named after the Emperor Augusta and its founding is also traced back to that era. The architectural remains of Roman Empire still be found in the city and are loved by the tourist. Marvelous pieces of Moslem art are the witnesses of rich Zaragoza history. Museums of Zaragoza still possess those rare pieces of art directly associated with the cultural heritage of this small but beautiful town.

By Air : - Zaragoza has its own airport known as Zaragoza Airport and is also not far from various airports like Madrid Barajas Airport and Barcelona Airport.

By Train : - High speed AVE trains and regional express from Madrid and Barcelona respectively connects Zaragoza from other parts of the Spain.

By Road : - The place can also be reached from bus or car easily with well built roads and highways.

Sightseeing, special tourist buses are the best option for discovering the bylines and streets of Zaragoza. Nothing can beat the pleasure offered by these buses. Taxis and cards are also other preferred options.

√ Basilica de Nuestra Señora de Pilar: Magnificent church built over the mosque.
√ Catedral de la Seo.
√ Palacio de la Aljaferia: Important Moorish building.
√ Las Murallas.
√ Iglesias Mudejares.
√ The Parque Grande.

Zaragoza has a lot to offer for shopaholics with the streets lined up with numerous shops and departmental stores. The enormous shopping area stretching from Plaza de España to Residencial Paraiso in Sagasta has shops of famous brands of Spain along with other craft and souvenir shops. El Corte Inglés is a shopping centre for those who want everything under one roof.

The Zaragoza Nightlife is packed with bars, clubs, restaurants and pubs with everything that makes its nightlife special. The thriving nightlife of this city makes it most loved destination while visiting Spain.

Tapas bars make Zaragoza an exotic tourist destination. The old city is the best place to eat and discover the ethnic taste of Zaragoza. There are various restaurants serving delectable regional as well as international cuisine. Here you can enjoy the traditional Castilian cuisine blended with the fervor of its people.

All these points are enough to make you go ahead for Zaragoza. A classic example of roman architecture, tradition and fineness this place is worth visiting. It is guaranteed that you will have memorable time in this beauty of nature as well as human made architecture.