Map of Zaragoza — Best attractions, restaurants, and transportation info (2024)

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How can this be given anything other than 5 stars is beyond me. The architecture and prominence within Zaragoza is superb. To think it was built using only hand tools hundreds of years ago and remains in as good a condition now as when it was first built.

It is a jewel of baroque art. It was built between the 17th and 18th centuries. Inside, the Holy Chapel, a work by Ventura Rodríguez, which holds the image of the Virgen del Pilar, deserves special attention. The main altarpiece, made of alabaster, and the Renaissance choir are also interesting. Along with the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, the Basílica del Pilar is one of the most important spiritual destinations in Spain. It is also a first-rate artistic center that brings together works of great value from different eras. Special emphasis on the frescoes painted by Goya on the bandstand and the dome

What a beautiful place to visit! We stopped in Zaragoza on our way from Barcelona to Madrid. It was well worth it. This basilica is impressive to look at from the outside, and more so on the inside. It is massive! We were there in July on a Sunday late morning. The town was pretty quiet. We parked in a paid parking lot across the river, just a few minutes walk to the Basilica. There was no wait to get in. The area surrounding the basilica is also very beautiful and fun to visit: nice plaza, restaurants and shops. Very touristy. I recommend this visit.

The most notable building on the skyline of Zaragoza's old town, the Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar, is best viewed from the stone bridge a few hundred meters away. It is possible to visit half the church as a tourist without paying a fee. The other half is reserved for the faithful. Focus on going around the church and enjoying its impressive dimensions and its beautiful silhouette because the interior is not nearly as picturesque.

Beautiful baroque basilica on the waterfront in Zaragoza. It really defines the skyline of the city. Multiple cupolas and spires. There is even a cupola within the church around the chapel dedicated to Pilar. Morning shots best from the square in front. Night shots from the walking path directly across the river.

May 2023Spectacular basilica to view inside and out. No talking or taking pictures inside allowed. There was a service in progress when our tour group entered.

If you come to this city, this cathedral is a must. It’s very hard to miss it if you are walking around! I have to say that the size of the structure is quite impressive! Not even talking about the things that you would actually see inside. We were lucky on the first day and were able to go around the whole area, on the second day we saw that part of the area was closed for visiting. So try to come again if you didn’t get to see it all. The inside of the cathedral is amazing for sure! It is said to be the first church dedicated to Mary! And it is highly venerated by people. All around the city and in the cathedral itself you will see a lot of souvenirs sold with typical emblems.Inside you can also find paintings of Goya!

Zaragoza's finest building. Please remember that religious services take priority over tourism. The exterior is best seen from the old bridge over the river. It's also stunning at night.

Probably the number one attraction in the city and a must for any visitor. Free to visit though access may be limited during church services, weddings and christenings. In certain parts of the cathedral you are not meant to take photos so do use common sense. Although the external is fantastic during the day, it is equally spectaculat when lit up at night.

Beautiful church with free entry. A must visit if you in Zaragoza. After visit the church you can walk over to the bridge to get the full view of the church..

The Basilical de Nuestra Señora del Pilar is an artistic Eden. The ceilings are painted by various artists such as Goya and the structure of the building leaves you in awe. Beautiful sculptures, floors, and paintings on the wall. Very majestic!

Magnificent view, they have super big Catedral. It's better to walking around here on morning or afternoon.. It's more crowded at night. You can have a cup of coffee in here and enjoy the view.. nice place 👍

Zaragoza in itself is truly a very memorable city but what makes the place more unforgettable is this Basilica. I may have not seen the grand Catholic churches in the world but I believe that this would be indeed one of the best churches in the world. Locked in history and spirituality, the Basilica del Pilar is truly a must see in order to admire and experience this work of art founded and built with faith!

Again some of the great church architecture in the world.Just stunning. Love spending time here. This is worth your time to visit

I got engaged on the top of the church overviewing the city. So I give it 5 stars, both due to the educational value of religion inside the church and the beauty inside and out of the church. The gift shops are all around as well.

Of course something not to be missed if in Zaragoza! ! Good the inside can be visited for free!Tickets are needed for the tower in advance, otherwise it will be sold out

Day or night, it is a wonderful sight. Im no fan of the baroque style but it isn't at all tacky. It's also free to enter unlike other great cathedrals on this planet. Interestingly, the two towers on the right were only finished in the 1970's. The fresco you can see is from Goya. Impressive square in front.

An authentic architectural jewel, well preserved, very clean, impressive and magnificent. The history behind it just makes this place a must go if you're coming to Zaragoza, even a reason to visit Zaragoza if it wasn't in your plans.

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If you love architecture this is a must see attraction.However be aware that the city of Zaragoza is not good for tourists. You may ask “why?”… well because the whole city decided to take a 4h break during the evening to have what they call siesta.So basically you can’t tour the city. But anyway great piece of history!

This was a nice late afternoon stop on a hot summer day, interesting rooms to explore and nice architecture details. There was a gravel parking lot toward the back and a nice little park around the grounds. Just be mindful of the time when you go as it is closed between 2:30-4pm.

Tickets sold before the entrance, closer to the street, but there was a guard informing everyone where the tickets are sold not far from the stand.The fortress is beautiful with lots of interesting details and great inner courtyards out of which two were accessible.At the end of the tour you will end up in the part they use for the city council (and if you see the screen with the political parties, don't google it).

We arrived at the entrance somewhere in the middle of the day. While waiting in line, we heard the guy selling tickets that there are no more places / tickets for sale at the moments. We went to their website, reserved two tickets 30 minutes in advance, we took a small walk around the fortress until the time passed and we returned at the ticket kiosk. We picked our tickets, paid for them and joined the fortress. Therefore I recommend you to buy / reserve tickets in advance. The fortress is beautiful, it displays the impressive architecture of Arabia by the construction of the columns. The rooms of the fortress have beautifully painted and designed ceilings. Overall it took us about 1h to go through the whole fortress. This place is not handicap friendly. There is a free toilet inside and no parking on premises.

In the heart of Zaragoza, a castle to visit.Taking a tour would be great as it will provide you a better understanding the history of the castle.Just one guard was not friendly to an English speaking people. Other than that, the place was amazing

I loved it! The guided tour was wonderful- an hour long and included in the €5 price. Only catch is it's in Spanish, but highly recommend it if you have an intermediate level or up.Oh, and in case no one else said it, yes- you have to book in advance but you pay at the ticket office at the time of your tour.

Surprised with the visit. Very positive. There was queue just before the museum opened but it was easily managed and moved quickly. We were three and just paid 7€ for a guided visit with a group, really affordable. Our tour guide, Alvaro gave us all the details to understand the whole structure. Although it was extremely noisy and in my opinion, school visits should have specifically reserved slots or even days. It's great cultural place for them to learn but also hard to keep kids on low level of noise when the excitement hits. Other than that, a great day learning about it. Defo a must go when in Zaragoza.

After visiting Seville, Granada, and Cordoba and seeing the influence of the moors, this renovated and still used palace was a different experience that nonetheless adds to the mix of different cultural influences on Spain. Make sure to take advantage of the audio tour. It presents just in time context making the history and location memorable.

Beautiful castle, this is still used as a government building so you can enter after 4pm. They undertaken some impressive restoration. We stayed in the old centre of Zaragoza near the cathedrals it was about a 25min flat walk from this area.

Absolutely amazing! It’s truly worth visiting if you have time! The visit is paid, but it’s worth seeing this beautiful place! Arabic influence made imprints on many things and it is interesting to see such a place in a Christian country. I personally think it’s worth taking a guide to hear the story as well.Intricate elements, beautiful ceilings, nice garden and truly impressive structure!

Disappointing impressive historic building surrounded by poor urban planning, awful urban buildings around ruin the original meaning of the place, it is also used by the government, they should not use it for hosting government here. Interior furniture does not match the building or history in it, very weird. Visit only if you are in Zaragoza, this had nothing compared to the Alahambra, just the style.

A small but historically significant castle to visit. Interesting process by which to purchase tickets. Reserve a slot online, take your reservation to the ticket booth outside the castle and pay the ticket price either in cash or by card. A hybrid of online booking.And a beautiful place to visit.

Palace Aljaferia and Parliament of Aragon. Worthwhile to visit. Tour will take about 1.5-2 hours depending upon your level of interest. Limited signage in English. Audio guides are available, but glitchy. Tour guides are available.Note: Google Maps directs you to a different side of the palace. Instead, get directions to Cafe Corner on Calle de los Diputados and there's not only a parking garage directly across the street, but the entrance and ticket booth to Aljaferia is there as well.

We did the guided tour in English, the guide was very knowledgeable and explained everything very well. It’s a beautiful building with a lot of diverse history, definitely worth a visit.

We took the fantastic English tour of this magnificent historical site. The guide really made the many layers of history come alive. Online advance reservations are required, but you only pay the entrance fee upon arrival.

Fantastic castle with the most beautiful courtyard. Very interesting app to download on your phone. Closed between 2 and 4 pm. Better book a ticket in advance.

You NEED to make an online reservation first. I assume it’s not as busy outside of the summer months, but I had to come back the next day because I didn’t realize they would run out of tickets. A few other people were in my situation too, so it’s quite common.I highly recommend one of the guided visits. It really helped appreciate and understand everything we were seeing. There’s one in English at 11 AM and one in French at 5 PM and a bunch in Spanish.It was a wonderful visit. I really loved everything about it and I spent quite some time there. It’s really cool to see the Muslim palace, the Christian palace in the modern parliament in one place.

Amazing and historical building to visit. Reserve 1-2h to calmly stroll around the building and to view all of its rooms. There are several places where you can stop to read about the local history. There are restrooms and a place for getting foods and drinks in case you need a pit stop.

Historic building although most of it was destroyed and rebuild and clearly in a way which stands out from the rest. The tour it's self Is listed as guided although it's 100%not. And nothing is really in English so it's difficult to learn about the history. Most parts of the building you can not access.

The castles exterior is impressive, although it's clearly been rebuilt and doesn't look particularly old. Unfortunately inside is very undwhelming, with most rooms being either empty or closed off, and with a lack of English information

After recently being around Andalucía it was a great refreshment coming here.It's so well kept too, the surrounding area of the palace is great to just chill and it just feels so good seeing so much green.

Beautiful mix of Moorish and Spanish architecture.Guide was very thorough during the tour; detailed explanations, no hurry.Highly recommended; would definitely return!

The Aljafería Palace is beautiful. I couldn't help but feel like I was experiencing a mini version of the Alhambra, but with significantly fewer crowds. While many sections have already been restored, the ongoing restoration work doesn't detract from its charm. The palace's exterior is particularly striking, especially during sunset and at night.

I enjoyed seeing this Castle very much. It had been left in ruins and in 1856 rebuilt. The exhibition shows the different styles of the castle in different centuries. Very interesting to see. This isn't the best preserved castle but it's filled with so much history.

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Dull & Boring + No Photography Allowed. We believe churches should be built for the people and this pretentious place seems to be all about show and not the Zaragoza faithful. There are very few seats for people to attend mass, and the chapels look like “jail cells” with bars, chains, and padlocks, things that should never be present in the house of God. It LOOKS like this building was repurposed for a church rather than being built with the original intent. There is absolutely no reason for non-flash photography for personal use to NOT be allowed here, yet it is not allowed. There is an entry fee, and there are two different prices depending on what you want to see and visit. We opted for the least expensive at €7.00 per adult which incudes the cathedral and the tapestry museum. We went in on a Saturday around 12:30PM and the cathedral was pretty empty, yet the square outside and the larger cathedral next door were bursting with visitors. The saving grace here is the tapestry museum which has some amazing tapestry and justifying the price of admission. Unless you want to see some very nice tapestry, skip this place and go to the far more impressive and more beautiful cathedral next door which is free to enter and photography is allowed when mass is not being performed.

If I could put 10 stars- I would! It is a highly impressive and awe-inspiring cathedral! Probably one of the best I’ve seen so far (and I have been to quite a few countries)! It looks nice from the outside, but when you step inside you immediately have a jaw-dropping effect! All the walls are lined with chapels each better than the other one as if you become an unwilling judge in centuries old competition…At the entrance (10 euros per person) you are given an audio guide that tells a lot about each part of the cathedral! The stories are very interesting. Each thing that you see is a masterpiece on its own: done by different architects/artists in different centuries and for different people!I personally would set aside about 1,5 hours to listen to the audio guide and to walk around admiring all the elaborate details!Truly a marvel worth visiting!It’s a pity that photos aren’t allowed.Check the schedule carefully as the cathedral is closed for 2 hours at lunch time

No longer 4 euros but 6 euros to get in. The church contains a mix of styles and church art inside. The ceiling and architecture is very nice but sadly you cannot take photos. I think the outside architecture is definitely beautiful.

Oh how I wish I could share photos of the tapestries. No photography is allowed and no photographs are available for purchase. They are so beautiful and well worth the visit. The audio tour is quite interesting and informative.

Absolutely fantastic building reflecting the wealth of Spain in the exploration age and the strong catholic faith of the times. The architecture and monumental features plus the extensive gold and silver objects including the solid silver altar are jaw dropping to see. The tapestry museum is part of the visit and again reflects splendid, mainly Belgium work from the same era. A real.jewel of a building not to be missed when visiting Saragosa.

La seo es una catedral patrimonio de la humanidad por la Unesco.En este lugar se encontraba el antiguo foro de Caesaraugusta, posteriormente fue una mezquita, su reforma data del siglo XII de estilo románico y hasta 1704 se fue reformando.Tiene una combinación de variados estilos el románico, mudéjar, gótico, renacentista y barroco.Tiene visitas guiadas por el interior de la Seo , audio guías y códigos QR con grabaciones bien explicadas de todo lo q podemos ver en su interior.Con la entrada podremos visitar también el museo de tapices, una colección de 63 tapices de los siglos XV, XVI y XVII,que se tejieron en talleres europeos como Arrás, Tournai y Bruselas.La entrada cuesta 7€.Las personas empadronadas en Zaragoza suelen tener visitas gratuitas los martes, pero hay q tener en cuenta q por la tarde el horario es muy reducido y se cierra la entrada al público cuarenta y cinco minutos antes del cierre.Es una maravilla, que a veces pasa desapercibida por el visitante frente a la basílica del Pilar, pero para mí gusto es incluso más bonita.Merece la pena visitarlo.(Translated by Google)The cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.In this place was the old Caesaraugusta forum, later it was a mosque, its renovation dates back to the 12th century in Romanesque style and it was renovated until 1704.It has a combination of various styles: Romanesque, Mudejar, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque.It has guided tours of the interior of the Seo, audio guides and QR codes with well-explained recordings of everything we can see inside.With the ticket we can also visit the tapestry museum, a collection of 63 tapestries from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries, which were woven in European workshops such as Arras, Tournai and Brussels.Admission costs €7.People registered in Zaragoza usually have free visits on Tuesdays, but it must be taken into account that in the afternoon the hours are very reduced and the entrance to the public is closed forty-five minutes before closing.It is a wonder, which sometimes goes unnoticed by the visitor in front of the Basilica del Pilar, but in my opinion it is even more beautiful.It is worth visiting.

Catedral del Salvador de Zaragoza, La Seo, is the least visited of the two churches that are situated on Zaragoza's main public square. There are several reasons for that, the most obvious is its much smaller size and its location at the very end of the square. Others include an entrance fee - the Pilar doesn't require one - and the "no pictures allowed" policy. At this day and age, it's a stupid policy. Most people want to visit and capture the moment. All that aside, this is a magnificent church with a great art collection. Its tapestry exhibit is one of the most impressive that I've seen.

Being there a couple of times. Both times met unpleasant staff, moody and impolite - very different feeling vs the others touristic attractions where staff is very kind.The curch is very nice, it worths the entrance ticket.

A rare church worth the admission price. Much more interesting than the other cathedral in town. Good audio guide. No photo policy strictly enforced but still mostly ignored. In and out in 75 minutes (includes a time chewing tapestry museum).

En la diócesis habitualmente es llamada simplemente la Seo, por ser la primera catedral en contraposición a la también basílica menor, «el Pilar». Está construida en el solar del antiguo foro romano de Caesaraugusta y de la mezquita mayor de Saraqusta, de cuyo minarete todavía perdura la impronta en la torre actual. El edificio fue comenzado en el siglo xii en estilo románico, integrado en la mezquita aljama, y ha sido objeto de muchas reformas y ampliaciones hasta 1704, año en que se colocó el chapitel barroco rematando la torre. Aunque no fue hasta 1788 cuando se colocan en la torre nueva de la Seo, sobre el cuerpo de la torre del reloj, las 4 estatuas que representan a las virtudes cardinales.El solar en que se asienta la Seo ha sido desde antiguo el centro religioso de la ciudad. Allí se situaba el templo principal de Caesaraugusta, el antiguo foro romano, cuyos restos arqueológicos muestra el museo homónimo subterráneo que se ubica en la plaza de la catedral. Al contrario que otros templos de ciudades romanas, no se construyó en la confluencia del cardo y el decumano, sino a orillas del Ebro, contiguo al puerto fluvial.Desde el siglo III la decadencia de la ciudad llevó a que fueran reutilizados sus materiales más nobles. Desde mediados de este siglo está documentada la cristianización de la ciudad, que se convirtió en sede episcopal visigoda dotada de sede catedralicia. Sin embargo se desconoce el emplazamiento exacto de la catedral tardorromana, dedicada a san Vicente, aunque el hallazgo de un cancel visigótico en el solar de la Seo hace suponer que pudiera ubicarse allí.Hanas ben Abdallah as San'ani (m. 718), discípulo de uno de los allegados de Mahoma, fue el constructor, entre los años 714 y 716 de la mezquita mayor de Saraqusta al Baida, «Zaragoza la Blanca», según nos cuenta al-Humauydí (1029-1095). De ser cierto, la mezquita mayor sería una de las más antiguas de Al-Ándalus. En varias crónicas árabes se recogen tradiciones que atribuyen la fijación del mihrab en el muro oriental, donde hoy se sitúa la capilla de san Pedro Arbués, como una hornacina tallada en un solo bloque de mármol blanco, quizá alabastro, según al-Zuhrí y una crónica anónima:[el mihrab está esculpido] de un solo bloque de mármol blanco que no tiene parangón en todo el ecumeneal-Zuhríeste mihrab es un bloque de mármol blanco de una sola pieza ahuecado con una maestría asombrosa y un arte maravilloso, encima del cual se colocó una concha de formas perfectas; en todo el mundo no existe un mihrab semejantecrónica árabe anónima(Translated by Google)In the diocese it is usually called simply La Seo, as it is the first cathedral as opposed to the also minor basilica, "El Pilar." It is built on the site of the ancient Roman forum of Caesaraugusta and the main mosque of Saraqusta, the imprint of whose minaret still remains on the current tower. The building was begun in the 12th century in Romanesque style, integrated into the Aljama mosque, and has been the subject of many renovations and extensions until 1704, the year in which the baroque spire was placed to top the tower. Although it was not until 1788 when the 4 statues representing the cardinal virtues were placed in the new tower of the Seo, on the body of the clock tower.The site on which the Seo sits has been the religious center of the city since ancient times. The main temple of Caesaraugusta, the ancient Roman forum, was located there, whose archaeological remains are shown in the underground museum of the same name that is located in the cathedral square. Unlike other temples in Roman cities, it was not built at the confluence of the Cardo and the Decumanus, but on the banks of the Ebro, adjacent to the river port.Since the 3rd century, the decline of the city led to its noblest materials being reused. Since the middle of this century, the Christianization of the city has been documented, which became a Visigoth episcopal seat with a cathedral seat. However, the exact location of the late Roman cathedral, dedicated to Saint Vincent, is unknown, although the discovery of a Visigothic gate on the Seo site suggests that it could be located there.Hanas ben Abdallah as San'ani (d. 718), disciple of one of Muhammad's closest friends, was the builder, between the years 714 and 716, of the main mosque of Saraqusta al Baida, "Zaragoza la Blanca", according to what he tells us. al-Humauydí (1029-1095). If true, the main mosque would be one of the oldest in Al-Andalus. In several Arab chronicles there are traditions that attribute the fixation of the mihrab on the eastern wall, where the chapel of San Pedro Arbués is today located, as a niche carved in a single block of white marble, perhaps alabaster, according to al-Zuhrí and a anonymous chronicle:[the mihrab is sculpted] from a single block of white marble that has no parallel in the entire ecumeneal-ZuhriThis mihrab is a single piece white marble block hollowed out with amazing skill and marvelous artistry, on top of which a perfectly shaped shell was placed; There is no such mihrab in the entire world.anonymous arabic chronicle

Beautiful cathedral, with some stunning individual chapels which are very ornate. You get an audio guide when entering or you can download it onto your phone. Please make sure you take time to go upstairs and view the tapestries which are extraordinary set over a few rooms.

Beautiful cathedral with very intricate chapels inside.Need to pay an entrance fee for €7 (or you can get a combo ticket for €10 per person), but totally worth it. No need to make reservation in advance if you visited on a weekday afternoon like us.They are closed a few hours at noon.No pictures or videos allowed.

It's small but wow, is it beautiful! It seems every inch is covered in some for of art work. The main alter is stunning and the pulpit behind the choir is quite unique. Be sure to spend time admiring the side chapels, which are very ornate and diverse in artistic styles. So you might wonder why I only gave it four stars? Well they have a really dumb no photo policy, but if you have a small camera or phone and you are discrete while taking photos, you can avoid catching the attention of the lone attendant watching for photographers. If/when you are caught, he will politely ask you not to take photos. Also, don't forget to check out the wonderful Mudejar masonry work on the north facade.

It's mainly a mausoleum of high rank people on city's medieval historyIncredible rich details on chapelsYou never will figure out what you will find inside, just seeing the simple faccadeSee hours of operations since are just a few

La Seo o Catedral de Zaragoza, se comienza a construir en el siglo XII, de estilo románico sobre las ruinas de una antigua mezquita.En su interior 5 naves y capillas que las rodean.La combinación de mármoles, yesos, bronces, madera policromada y dorada y el yeso combinados en elementos góticos, mudéjares, renacentistas, barrocos, otorgan a su interior una luz única.La torre conserva la cimentación del alminar de la mezquita y a lo largo de ampliaciones posteriores se presenta como la vemos hoy en día.Se conservan dos ábsides de la antigua iglesia románica. En un lateral un lienzo maravilloso cerámica de estilo mudéjar.Una visita imprescindible.(Translated by Google)The Seo or Cathedral of Zaragoza, began to be built in the 12th century, in Romanesque style on the ruins of an old mosque.Inside there are 5 naves and chapels that surround them.The combination of marble, plaster, bronze, polychrome and gilded wood and plaster combined in Gothic, Mudejar, Renaissance and Baroque elements, give its interior a unique light.The tower preserves the foundation of the mosque's minaret and throughout later extensions it is presented as we see it today.Two apses of the old Romanesque church are preserved. On one side a wonderful Mudejar style ceramic canvas.An essential visit.

Bit underwhelming really quite dull inside although a lovely building from the outside. Free to go in but we were only allowed in half the rest was blocked off. Not a Cathedral that I would revisit.

From the outside it looks like just another cathedral, but inside it's indescribably beautiful. It costs to enter and I got a communication device. I recommend taking time to explore the various chapels and chapters and the altar. There's a tapestry museum upstairs worth visiting. I highly recommend a visit if you're in Zaragoza.

Absolutely gorgeous and the people selling us tickets were extremely nice. However, the entry is quite expensive.

A little disappointing because to enter and pray you have to pay a tourist tax of 7 euros and they not allow to take pictures inside. This WAS NOT COMMUNICATED through the website where you can purchased your ticket IN ADVANCE.The Cathedral is extremely beautiful

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Wow, we went to the Goya Museum and it was great. Have a much better appreciation and understanding of Goya now. No photos allowed inside. If you pass this way I would recommend you stop in.Also has paintings from contemporaries and students.

Excellent collection of Goya prints. There is a very interesting biographical video that is shown in different languages and also a cartoon about Goya’s work for children. Adult ticket 8€

We visited Zaragoza over the weekend and had this in out itinerary. I highly enjoyed Goya’s collection of Los Caprichos.

Even if you usually aren't into art, this place is worth a trip. They showcase more than just Goya as well. Though I'd also recommend for history buffs, it's really interesting to see Goya's social commentary through his artwork.

Great permanent collection including an incredible number of small prints. Impressive El Greco exhibition too.

Probably my favourite part was the temporary photography exhibit, although the Goya room was great (if I hadn't just seen better Goyas at the Spain and the Hispanic world exhibit at the Royal Academy) the pre and post Goya rooms were pretty average tbh.

Absolutely perfect experience. I dreamed of seem some of my favorite works of Goya and had the opportunity to enjoy them here. I would recommend at least one or two hours to visit if you focus mainly on Goya's work, but even more if you wanna take some time to see carefully everything else.

I understand why some people feel a bit disappointed after visiting this museum“It’s a Goya Museum and they barely have any paintings from Goya” people say. And it’s fair, the name of the museum implies that there must be paintings of Goya all around, right?In reality, it’s a rather small, but well organised museum with a temporary exhibition where you can see modern artist from Spain and some small amount of Goya’s paintingsThe museum is dedicated to Goya, his artistic heritage - hence artists that got inspired by him and Spanish painters who worked with himThere is a floor dedicated to Goya’s sketches where visitors can learn about dark motives that he was expressing there, real and mythical events that took placeOverall, it’s a nice museum to visit, one of the most famous museums in Zaragoza, not the cheapest one tho, so if you’re short on money, you may come back later on

Wonderful museum, nice audioguide. A must-do when visiting Zaragoza!

I love the fact that all his engravings are housed there and can be studied as a whole. A magnificent - even though somewhat hard-to-take - experience, what with the sheer scale of his onslaught against ignorance and injustice and cruelty and superstition. More and more, I feel that the true significance of Goya, for me, is in his Caprichos and Disparates, etc., not the parade portraits - although these are magnificent, too. But if you admire the Goya of the Caprichos, you must also visit El Prado in Madrid and see his dark paintings...

A beautiful museum, however it did not have any paintings from his dark period. One level was dedicated to his precursors, and one level to his legacy.

А very nice museum with an emphasis on Goya's work and a not so well known part of it for me - his prints. Interesting, informative and impressive.

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Very interesting presentation of the historical background of the city. Part of a 4 location museum for which tickets are discounted if you visit all 4.

Good place with a thousand year old history.

Zaragoza is a surprising city - it is absolutely packed with history and you need a solid 2 days to cover everything. This theatre is surprisingly well preserved with a lot of information.

A really beautifully presented site with a lot of thought put into the visitor experience and journey.The site has been well conserved for future generations, so hopefully, it will be here for a long time to come.

The Romans were so influential in shaping the life across all of Europe. If ever in zaragoza you cannot fail to visit this museum. It is worth every second spent their.

Interesting place to see history of a Roman theater. Very inspiring for the amount of work and scale of the structure.

As well as being able to see the excavations and reconstruction of the theatre the museum gives an enlightening overview of how the structure was operated and the changes that have occurred in the area since Roman times ( Muslim, Jewish, Modern era).

I honestly didn't expect much when I visited the Museo del Teatro as I have seen several other Roman theatres that have survived in much better condition over the years, but I was very pleasantly surprised by the museum itself! There is a lot of information (most of it also available in English) and very creative and modern displays. I really felt like I took a walk back in time to Caesaraugusta and through the history of Zaragoza itself. A very illuminating and educational visit!

Of the four Caesaraugusta sites (the forum, the baths, the port and the theatre), the theatre is the best. Also the biggest site and most informative. Really interesting exhibition about the building of the theatre. A combined ticket costing €7 gets you into all four sites so is very good value.

Gives a great start to a visot to Zaragoza. The timeline on the second floor gives a useful insight into the people who have lived here and the major events with artefacts. The examplanation of roman design and building is well illustrated and set out in an easy to understand format. Well worth a visit.

Really nice museum, the experience is good and it’s impressive the work to recover all this.

Super informative and interesting museum about the Caesaraugusto Theater.Free entry on the first Sunday of the month

Very cool! First stop as part of the museum pass.I spent a lot of my time watching the videos and reading through the history of the site and City.I loved being able to walk through the outside ruins and comparing the site to the models.

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Wow wow wow. That was an unexpected surprise. Absolutely amazing. I even didn’t know about a museum of origami. 😱 small but impressive. Some of the origami saw are simple unbelievable. I’m very happy to be able to see it. Don’t miss it.

On the top floor of the building we got to enjoy the Origami Museum.It was beautiful and had some phenomenal art.It was just really hot while we were in there and it made it hard to enjoy the art.If given an opportunity make sure you come in without a jacket and I guarantee you will love the work that has been created with paper.

First Museum of Origami in EuropeTimetable:-Tuesday-Saturday 10-14 and 17-21-Sunday and festive from 10-14:30Price Normal entrance:-General ticket 3 €-Reduced 2€ (More than 65 years old, teachers, students)

Unique museum to educate on Origami culture and to display exhibits. Some of the work in the last rooms is real art!

This is the best Origami Museum and school in the world! And the best I’ve been to. Jorge, the curator, has the widest and most diverse showcase of origami art. The museum also clearly shows the global network connected to this institution and the history behind it.Classes were not available when we visited but it is surely a place we will return for in Zaragoza.We also bought origami art for display which they sell outside after you walk through the full floor showcase.Scroll through the photos to check their display which will be refreshed in mid-March.

Great little museum! It covers paper folding history both in the eastern and the western countries. It also has descriptions and exmaples of different types of origami - organic, modular, elemental etc. In the end there is an impressive origami exhibition. This museum definitely taught me a lot about origami, and changed my idea of what origami is.

It can be a bit of walk to get here from central Zaragoza but it really is a fantastic museum if you enjoy the art of paper folding. Located on the top floor and accessible by either stairs or lift, admission is normally €3 per person (September 2022 prices.) Museum explains the history of Origami and there are a number of artefacts made in the style including flowers, portraits and dresses. If you enjoy Origami and are interested in how far this art form has been taken then please visit. It was very quiet when we visited.

Amazing! What a spectacular collection of pieces from artists around the world. I got to see several by Eric Joisel, one of my favorite artists. Absolutely worth the money for the experience and the owner of the collection is extremely knowledgeable about all things origami.

Extremely interesting museum! Very unique, the only one in Europe. Nice experience and better than some of modern art. It takes around 1 hour. Ticket costs 3 euro.

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Super nice museum. People very friendly and explain a lot when you have questions. Everything is in spanish so keep that in mind.

Fun museum which costs 3.2 Euro to enter. Note they have an English audio guide included in the entrance fee if interested. Good for a wet day. Should keep most people interested for 30-60 minutes

Super exposition, perfect experience. I was surprised how it can be approached to own history and education in specific field. Thanks to Zaragoza firefighters.

This place is super awesome...especially if you love vintage. It was one of the places I really wanted to see in Zaragoza and it did not dissapointed.To top it all off, the attendants are super nice, I had a really heavy backpack and they offered me a locker to put it in(I had no idea they had that) at zero cost. Really saved me there and made my tour all the more awesome. Thanks a lot

Nice location, interesting history of the local fire fighters

Very interesting place to learn about the history of firefighters and their technical evolution. 3 euros.

A wonderfully gracious Spanish bombero gave us a guided tour of the museum, and he was forgiving of our clumsy attempts at discourse. We went into the museum expecting the boys to be able to admire the various fire trucks at their own pace, but what we got was a detailed, 90-minute tour of la historia de los bomberos de Zaragoza. It was enjoyable, to be sure, but I don’t think the boys got much out of the history lesson (which, again, was delivered in a language they don’t speak).

Quite interesting. Very good local guides. Kids loved it

A must-visit place during your stay in Zaragoza! The exhibition is very varied, the museum is modern and most importantly - the service is very friendly and helpful.

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Discovering this museum was one of the best parts of my trip. It was such a pleasure that I went through it twice. The art is incredible and I loved every second of it.

Excellent museum with beautiful sculptures in a wonderful palazzo style building. The new annex is difficult to navigate, but well worth it. Also check out the contemporary temporary exhibits, as they are very creative. I was especially taken by surprise by the negative sculptures and the concave and convex shapes that cast beautiful shadows on the wall in the upper floor exhibits. The paintings from this artist are also very illuminating and the statues of horses found in the courtyard or some of the best in town. The admission ticket for this museum it's covered by tickets to the Roman ruins museums so definitely get the whole set of the package.

I cannot recommend this enough. I went with 0 expectations and came out more than pleasantly surprised. The exhibits are truly unique in my opinion. The staff was great too. Must visit while in Zaragoza. There is a 9€ ticket that includes this museum and the 4 archaeology museums (Caesaraugusta).

There are few sculptures on the street leaving to the museum. They were the appetizers for me. The museum was on siesta break but I decided to come back. Pablo Gargallo's works are are amazing and the exhibition shows interestingly his periods. Highly recommended.

This little museum has several things going for it: 1) it's right downtown, in the old part of town. You can walk there easily. 2) it's in a lovely old palacete (mansion) that is nice to see in and of itself. 3) Pablo Gargallo's sculptures are top notch. The collection is extensive enough to give yo a good feel of his work through the years. The audiovisual presentation is very informative, and the museum is laid out nicely and provides enough explanation for self guided tours. I knew NOTHING about this amazing artist who did to sculpture what Picasso was doing to painting and Chigall was doing to mosaics and murals. 4) it's included in the Zaragoza Card. Worth every cent.

Absolutely fascinating. I had no knowledge of this sculptor before my visit but I will definitely find out more about him and his fabulous bronzes.

It's a musium of sculptures. Has 7 floors but first 3 floors has main items. Not a must visit place as per my opinion.

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Small mesuem included in the pass housing lots off glass designs

This place is pretty quick to walk through (~15 minutes to see it all and take pictures) but cool to see. Everything was gorgeous.

1🌟 Receptionist spoke English2🌟It was allowed to take pictures and talk (it was a small place so you could easily see if it disturbed others)3🌟 Smaller exhibition yet interesting in that it was different religious pieces and cathedral models that you do not see in the regular church/cathedrals anymore.Minus 2 🌟 as it was very limited exhibition, and makes more sense to visit in correlation with the "complete basilica ticket tour" (you can buy it online or in their reception) and with such a small exhibition paying for a ticket seemed unreal when many other museums in Zaragoza with bigger and more elaborate exhibitions are for free.There were also no toilet available.

Amazing exposition where you can listen the audios while you enjoy looking at the beautiful crystal masterpieces. I recommend this museum to enjoy and learn more about this Catholic tradition.

Definitively a must-go. The illuminated glass sculptures are unique. And very beautiful of course. The detailed glass painting and the composition of the procession artefacts are impressive, not only for religious people.Get the combi-ticket for the cathedrals and this place.

Skip unless you're truly into crystal or got the bundle ticket which includes this place like we did. The best was the sun shining through the golden window. So beautiful!

Beautiful museum for a nice 25-30 minutes long visit. As it’s part of the Zaragoza package, it can be a good was to spend your time and see exquisite art!

When you buy the ticket they don’t tell you they close 30mins in advance so you pay for a ticket that you cannot use.Also the guy at the desk didn’t speak English.

An interesting and rather unique museum with colourful glass works.

Amazing place with stunning crystal masterpieces.Free to take photos 👍

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Fascinating 15th-century patio, rich in history and culture, is a must-see attraction for travelers passionate about art and architecture. With its Moorish decorations and cozy atmosphere, the Patio de la Infanta transports you back in time.

Very interesting, the place and the history about it. 3 euros.

Very small site, but quite impressive from the perspective of the details and architecture. The ticket was 3 EUR, and also received an informative brochure.

Nice… €3 entry as of March 2023

Absolutely worth of visit. Historic patio and temporary exhibitions.

3€ for just one room with rugs on the walls, don’t do it. You get a to see something similar while visiting Aljaferia Palace.

Small but very nice

Interesting place which is devided into 2 sections. The patio (downstairs) costs 2 euro to enter and had small kids playing games when I was there. It is impressive but small. The exhibition which is on the second floor did not open until 11 am so I can't comment on that

Worth a visit especially if you think that it’s free of charge

If you don’t understand Spanish, do not even enter. Sometime there are interesting exhibitions but nothing is in translation and the ground floor part costs 2 euro which doesn’t make any sense.

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A historic site with beautiful naturals. They have picnic parks to relax and also a play park for children. It's Literally an adventure to experience.

This place is huge but surprisingly well maintained. You can go here with your family, friends and relax. You can take a walk and enjoy the nature and calmness of the place.

Huge park in the beautiful city of Zaragoza. There are fountains and also public pools nearby.

An absolutely great place for a walk after a hot summer day

Super nice park, with a small but nice botanical garden free of charge. A bit far from the city center, but easily accessible via public transportation. Visited in a Saturday afternoon, and it was great to enjoy the air and the shadow of the trees. The park was frequented by locals, and it was very clean.

Peaceful place in a busy city… wonderful views from the top of the hill, where the statue is.

Beautiful and huge park, very peaceful and not usually crowded.Nice views from the top of the fountain.

Awesome view of the city, nice trails to walk around. Only downside was the fountains weren't on the day of visit.

Beautiful park, very large and with beautiful plants, fountains and trees

Exceptional outdoor space. This is the best place to visit in Zaragoza if you love the outdoors.

Beautiful park with nice view over the city.

Beautiful park and a great place to stroll or just take a break

We walked to get here from the center but it was worth because the park is large and offers different attractions (statues, high points, bridge, gardens etc).

Great space to wander round. Enjoy the fountains, decorated benches and botanical garden.

Huge park in Zaragoza. Many gardens, paths and fountains. Nice to do sports or have a relaxing walk. Many people around although there is plenty of space to social distance. Great views. I was very pleased with the monument in memory of the writer Ruben Dario and with the monument in memory of young women that died unfairly in the civil war, defending their rights. Nice place to enjoy a healthy walk.

I'm from Barcelona.I visited this park with my boyfriend and we both liked it a lot.The park is really large and it has plenty of vegetation and beautiful suclputures to contemplate.We took several photos and we enjoyed such a sunny day there.There were also several bars/restaurants inside the park to have a drink or to eat something.Beautiful place!😋

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Really nice bridge with great views.

The stone bridge offers great views of the river Ebro and the old town with the Basilica as background. Very pretty at night, an excellent spot to take photos and enjoy the walk over the bridge.

Beautiful touristic and historical point. You can see a wonderful view of the Cathedral from here. Crossing the Ebro river.

Old historic bridge on which buses run in one direction. This bridge connects the main square on which the basilica is located with the other side of the city. At the end of this bridge there is an observation deck with seating and a fountain.

Puente de Piedra, the Stone Bridge, crosses the Ebro river at a very strategic point. From the bridge you get great views and excellent perspectives of two of the best known attractions of Zaragoza, the Seo and the Pilar.

Ancient bridge that boasts an incredible view of the Basilica

Not often you get to walk over a Roman built bridge, and with a beautiful view of the basilica too

Has a lot of character and good view.

From this ancient bridge one has such a great scenic view on the Basilica and other monuments as well as the Ebro river. It's really nice to stroll along this bridge in the evening!

Nice view for a minute or two

Beautiful place to take pics of the river and the Basilica. If you go at different times the change of lighting is perfect!

There is very huge stone bridge with a great view. Closer to the Pilar church. You can walk to downtown Zaragoza in 5 minutes

Beautiful, historic, stone bridge.

Beautiful spot perfect starting point to observe the immense & majestic Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Pilar. The beautiful Bridge spans the equally impressive albeit in winter,fast flowing River Ebro. Perfect spot to take a memorable selfie within short,easy walking distance to Pilar's Square & Old Town.

This picturesque bridge is near many other sites and worth crossing the street for.

Perfectly located across from the Pillar. Connect the new with the old. This bridge adds a touch of class to the city and provides a safe walking place from the hustle and bustle of the city. It has plenty of places for picture opportunities or a place to watch the ducks, maybe spot a large crane, or just get lost watching the current. Whatever it it, enjoy!

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Nice place for childrenNot very big90% fishFor small children perfect place

Really nice experience! I like how they recreated all the different environments in main thematic.The only aspect I didn't like much was the cage with the little monkeys... I don't see much of a purpose in the aquarium

Very intresting and nice place. I was suprised, how many strange and beautiful animals there were. Our 6 y. old daughter was very excited and enjoyed it. The place is just right, not too small, not too big. Worth to see it:)

It’s okay to visit if you have so time to use up. Not busy at all. No much of variety

We've spent more than an hour here watching different kinds of fish. They are all in lands fish including absolutely gorgeous Arapaima fish - with a 23m years old pedigree.

Absolutely superb aquarium. Apparently the largest freshwater aquarium in Europe making it a pretty unusual experience - rivers rather than seawater wildlife. Focusued on the total river ecology (so not only the creatures that live in the water) with a look at the Amazon (of course), the Mekong, the Ebro and the Darling rivers. Superb exhibition. Absolutely loved it.

I feel that the Aquarium deserves and needs lots of improvements. For 17€ a person I wasn't 100% pleased.Edit: I felt that I didn't say anything positive in this review and that's not fair. The aquarium from the outside looks really nice and the surrounding area is really beautiful.The animals had lots of space and seemed that they are kept in really good conditions.Some of the things that needs improvement are: scratched (a lot) glass, broken pieces of wood/plastic, more texts and information (in English too).

A bit expensive (18€ Euros for adults) but it’s well worth it! There are lots of fish that aren’t shown in other aquariums, and each exhibition is well explained (in Spanish).

After visiting the Aquarium in Zaragoza while visiting for a few day my husband and I took the opportunity to visit. There were many different fish and endangered animals and although very educational for us to experience these species I was overwhelmed with sadness to see them incarcerated in such confined spaces to their natural habitat. They seemed almost comatosed which impacts on their quality of life.The alligators and snake were in such small environments for their size and length. I found these sights particularly disturbing and distressing.

Beautiful Aquarium with lots of different species of fish and reptile from all over the world. It is a treasure to enjoy if you love nature. Well maintained, healthy fish, some mammals and birds Perfect for adults and children. Love it!

A very surprising aquarium! It looks small from the outside but it has a big variety of animals divided into different rivers from around the world. We all enjoyed our visit, kids and adults! Nice visit if you are in the area!

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Very spacious and beautifully designed square for the public. It didn't feel crowded at all, and there was always an opportunity for photos. No photos are allowed inside the basilica or the cathedral. You can get a very good view of the buildings from the stone bridge. We captured a few nice photos when the sun was going down.

This is the historic center of Zaragoza. The cathedral is magnificent and has a large plaza in front. It is great to walk around and relax. There are restaurants and shops along one side of the plaza where you can have a drink and good food. The plaza is used to celebrate various events during the year. The pictures are from Christmas and show the area with a lot of activities. Walk down the Calle Alfonso and enjoy this unique area of the old town.

What an absolutely magnificent place to visit so much history in one place. I would always recommend a visit to the cathedral when visiting Zaragoza.

Plaza de Pilar in Zaragoza is an absolute gem! Its breathtaking architecture and vibrant atmosphere make it a must-visit destination. From the majestic Basilica del Pilar to the charming cafes lining the square, every corner exudes history and charm. Whether you're a history buff, a photography enthusiast, or simply looking for a serene spot to unwind, Plaza de Pilar won't disappoint. Make sure to catch the stunning views of the Ebro River and enjoy a leisurely stroll along its banks. A definite 5-star experience!

Huge square in the old town. It is surrounded by a basilica on one side and numerous restaurants on the other. What's more, there is a multi-level underground car park.

May 2023An interesting open plaza to visit.

Visit it, than walk around and look from the bridge: church is so big, that it's hard to fully see it from close distance

Very religious area,beautiful interior and exterior.Many Spanish visitors and locals mingling in relaxed outdoor coffee bars. Wine,beer,coffee and plenty of food on view.

With the proximity of the cathedral, the statue and museum of Goya, and the Roman walls - it's the most important place to be visited while being in Zaragoza.

This beautiful public square is the place to see and be seen. It's perpendicular to Calle Alfonso I and flanked by three magnificent churches. On Sundays you can hardly move here as it's buzzing with people. Absolutely stunning place to visit.

The Basilica del Pilar is huge and beautiful. We were no able to go inside because it's already close. Hopefully, when we go back again to Zaragoza, we will make sure that we can go inside.

Fantastic place, very historic, I visited as tourist, lot of history, detailed work from genius artists, architects, I went walking all around, with impressive feelings of the place, and around are several cove shops and restaurants with great views, meters away are the public transport, and the river Ebrio , great place and very safe to really enjoy the atmosphere. Friendly people all around and laving lot to memory

I loved the outside more then the inside. Although there are lots of impressive paintings inside and the structure of the building is guite different. Recommended

The basilica and all the square is making very good impression, the place is a beautiful mix of historical buildings, remainings of old wall and new monuments that are completing the whole ensemble. Fountain is amazing. There are also a lot of bars and shops around.

One of the good historical place at Zaragoza. The architecture is impressive and wonderful. The gravures are so beautiful. I mean you have to visit it. There are a lot of places to eat or drink something at around it. Additionally you can buy some gifts at over there such as magnets, cups, etc that belongs to Zaragoza.

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La ternasca is a good authentic place with really nice and friendly staff but prices are too high for the quality of the food. The speciality of the place is lamb (Ternasca) and they served in a lot of ways in really big plates but, then again, is good but overpriced food.

Tried 2 tapas the chops were divine. The ribs Peking style not so good.Service was good but they could do with some better quality serviettes.

The food was not bad but way overpriced. It is not worth the money cause it was a total rip-off. 50 euro for a kilo costillas which was maybe 300 grams. Wine for 18 euro which you get in the supermarket for 3 euro. Not even a wine card. Never again. For that price you can have a lot more and better food. Be very careful cause not all the food is listed on the menu. Better to spend that money somewhere else.

I expected more from this place and their price range. Lamb and carpaccio were just ok but nothing more than that.

Thank you to our server Andreas for recommending delicious little bites on our quick stopover in Zaragoza.We wanted to try the specialty of the area... Ternasca de Aragón... And they served it in several different ways which we thoroughly enjoyed.

Large variety of ternasco tapas. Not the traditional dishes. They elaborate fusion food tapas with an asiatic touch. The service was excellent. Unfortunately, the bomba was mostly potato, tasty, but not much ternasco meat inside, so I would not recommend that if you are after a meaty bite. The burrito was awesome. It was a great combination of meat and veggies. They have couple of standing-up tables outside, not a terrace, but stool chairs.

We arrived in the rush hour to have lunch (around 2pm) it took around 20 minutes to be able to order, which is too much, even if its a busy time for the restaurant.The food in the other hand was really tasty, and the service was nice when finally it was our turn.We had 2 type of lambs (churrasco and jarrete) and sherry potato as appetizer. Its not a cheap place but they serve really good quality food, i would return.

La Ternasca is amazing place with so friendly people (and i didn't mean staff only, regular visitors are very communicable people as well). We were advised to try few very typical dishes from lamb for region (see photo), and everything was perfect cooked. Dessert from pineapple is obligatory thing after lamb (and here they have nice receipt with strawberries and amazing syrup. Definitely, I'll visit this place again when I stay at Zaragoza next time.

We went looking for a meal… not Tapas. I’ve had a lot of lamb over the years but this place does it right! Ribs and shank… yummy.

Friendly service and really good food. Patatas sherry (Chips topped with truffles, fried eggs, sauce and chilli) was interesting and yummy! :) However, no English menu so be prepared to google translate everything.