The Basílica del Pilar rises over the Ebro — Moorish heritage and Goya's home in Aragon's capital.
Zaragoza is Spain's fifth-largest city on the Ebro river — often overlooked but one of Iberia's historically richest cities. The Basílica del Pilar is a massive Baroque structure directly on the river, the Aljafería Palace is a UNESCO-protected Mudéjar masterpiece, and the Spanish tapas selection here is exceptionally good.
2.8M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
March–June or September–November — avoiding July's +40°C heat days
Top sights & experiences
- ⛪ Basílica del Pilar
- 🏰 Aljafería Palace (UNESCO)
- 🏛️ Caesar Augusta — Roman ruins
- 🍺 Tapas culture El Tubo
- 🌊 Ebro river & Expo site
- 🏛️ Goya & the arts city
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