The Best of Cities at and around Aragon

Tourists to Aragon would enjoy the many beautiful cities such as Zaragoza, Huesca and Teruel with the myriad of monuments from a colorful historical past. There is a distinct offering of the Iberian, Roman, Arabian and Gothic cultures throughout Aragon. The past presence of the Moors and Romans left behind a huge heritage that is displayed at the local museums.

Aragon is a vast region with plenty of ancient churches and buildings of Baroque and Mudejar styles that stretch back to the 17th century. There are also exquisite religious arts which ado
many walls of local museums to showcase the myriad of cultures that have shaped Aragon.

Zaragoza

This city is full of interesting ancient architecture that was built between the 10th and 17th centuries. The 1541 La Lonja is a typical Renaissance monument which used to be the capital’s stock exchange bureau; however, it is now a favorable avenue for fairs and expositions.

Palaces are abundant in Zaragoza such as the exquisite 11th century Palacio Aljafería which was built by the Moors during the Taifas dynasty.

The locals and tourists love the local Central Market known as ‘Mercado de Lanuza’ which is housed in a modern building similar to the Eifel Tower using metal structures. Zaragoza has many museums that showcase pre-historical artifacts, contemporary paintings, sculptures and ceramics that would be pleasing to the eye.

Churches, cathedrals, monasteries and mosques that were built during the 14th - 18th centuries still stand majestically displaying their plateresque façades, patios, ceilings and walls that are full of impressive historical crypts and sculptures. The ancient building gates can come in various styles such as neoclassical as well as Goya frescos.

Teruel

This Moorish dominated city offers many Mudejar styled monuments even on the ancient cathedrals with bell towers.

Huesca

This city is alluring with its strategic location at the foot of Pyrenees; it offers breath-taking landscapes which provide the ideal spots to enjoy a leisurely walk.

Jaca

Jaca is a nearby province to Aragon which can be easily accessed through Canfranc which is an international railway center that connects various towns and cities in Aragon. Once at Jaca, tourists can visit the tranquil Panticosa located at Tena valley for a relaxing spa or Sabiñanigo where interesting Aragonese architecture can be observed.

Tourists would love the mountain village of Benasque that sports an urban layout while Roda de Isabena would thrill art and history lovers for the myriad of such offerings.