Zaragoza Old Town Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar
Experience the rich Baroque beauty of this ornate basilica, built on the site where devotees believe that the Virgin Mary appeared on a marble pillar in A.D. 40.
Plaza del Pilar
Home to many of Zaragoza’s most important sights, this square is also a popular gathering place and the setting for the city’s biggest annual festivals.
Plaza de Espana
Head to the center of Zaragoza for its main square, a large space of historical importance that is near many other major attractions.
La Seo Cathedral
At this ancient place of worship see a monumental work of architecture housing gorgeous chapels and a museum filled with centuries-old tapestries.
Roman Wall
See these ancient ruins, built in the 3rd century when Zaragoza was a wealthy Roman city.
Roman Theatre
Learn where Zaragoza's ancient Romans went for friendly meet-ups and entertainment, a well-preserved theater that is about 2,000 years old.
Activities
Midday Olive Oil Tour and Visit to Old Town of Belchite
Zaragoza Must-See Attractions Private Walking Tour With A Guide
Zaragoza: Evening Tapas Walking Tour in the Old Town
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Other neighbourhoods around Zaragoza Old Town
San Pablo
If you're spending some time in San Pablo, Puerta del Carmen and Museo del Fuego y de los Bomberos are top sights worth seeing.
La Magdalena
You'll enjoy the monuments and historical sites in La Magdalena. You might want to make time for a stop at Centro de Historia de Zaragoza or Santa Maria Magdalena Church.
El Gancho
While visiting El Gancho, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza de Toros de la Misericordia and Plaza de Europa.
Zaragoza Centro
You'll enjoy the bars and monuments in Zaragoza Centro. You might want to make time for a stop at Patio de la Infanta or Gran Via.
Arrabal
You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in Arrabal. You might want to make time for a stop at Puente de Piedra or Expectacular NORIA.
Barrio de Jesús
Though Barrio de Jesús may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like La Seo Cathedral and Plaza del Pilar.