Lonely PlanetOct 6
Best Things to Do in Zaragoza, Spain
Dip into Spanish, Roman and Moorish history – and rich Spanish cuisine – with this list of the best things to do in Zaragoza, Spain.
contains Goya's first self-portrait and portraits of royalty
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- Aljafería palaceSightSpain's finest Islamic building outside Andalucía, UNESCO listed
- Museo GoyaMuseumcontains Goya's first self-portrait and portraits of royalty
- Basílica del PilarPlace of worshipfree to admire its lavish interior, site of Virgin Mary appearance
- La SeoPlace of worshipfiner example of medieval Christian architecture, built 12th-17th centuries
- Roman CaesaraugustaSightunderground Roman town, four museums showcase discoveries
- El TuboNeighborhoodcentral quadrangle of lanes known for tapas and bars
- Museo de TapicesMuseumdisplays Flemish and French tapestries, best of its kind
- Museo del Foro de CaesaraugustaMuseumshows excavated substructures of the Roman city's forum
- Museo del Puerto FluvialMuseumdisplays the river port installations of Roman Caesaraugusta
- Museo de las Termas PúblicasMuseumhome to the public baths of Roman Caesaraugusta
- Museo del Teatro de CaesaraugustaMuseumshowcases a 6000-seat theater from Roman times
- Mi Habitación FavoritaCaféfavorite stop for coffee and sweet, sticky cakes
- Iglesia de San PabloPlace of worshipGothic church embellished with Mudéjar details in the 14th century
- Museo de ZaragozaMuseumdisplays 19 further Goya canvases, history museum
- Mercado CentralMarketart-nouveau food market selling fresh produce and local treats
- Museo de Pablo GargalloMuseumdisplays sculptures by Aragón's most gifted artist after Goya
- AyuntamientoSightmid-20th-century City Hall fronted by statues
- La LonjaSightelegant 16th-century trading exchange, now an exhibition hall
- El Ángel del PinchoRestauranttapas bar with Argentinian and Japanese influences
- Puente de PiedraSightZaragoza's oldest bridge, spans the Ebro since the 15th century
- Iglesia de la MagdalenaPlace of worship14th-century church with a beautiful Mudéjar tower
- One Cup BistroRestaurantbite or drink on Plaza de San Pedro Nolasco
- Rosario de CristalMuseumstunning display of religious stained glass inside a historic church
- Bodegas AlmauRestauranttapas bar with anchovies as a house speciality
- Taberna Doña CastaRestaurantflavorsome croquettes and big plates of huevos rotos
