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ABOUT ZARAGOZA

Aragón is one of the 17 autonomous communities in Spain, coextensive with the medieval Kingdom of Aragon. Located in northeastern Spain, it comprises three provinces: Huesca, Zaragoza, and Teruel. Aragón encompasses an immense diversity, from the permanent glaciers and verdant valleys, rich pasture lands and orchards of the Pyrenees, in the frontier with our neighbor France, to the arid steppe plains of the central Zaragoza where only the Ebro’s valley, the river with the largest flow in Spain breaks this desertic landscape.

Despite its low population density, Aragón is a rich region, with a balanced economy, with transport and industry being the most important traction sectors, although snow tourism and agriculture and cattle raising are also relevant. Zaragoza, the Aragón’s capital, is the fifth biggest city in Spain. Its strategic location just at the center of the rich northeastern quadrant of Spain formed by Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona and Bilbao, all at about 300km from Zaragoza, makes it a natural logistics center.

Aragón has a rich geopolitical and cultural history from its pre-Roman, Celtic and Roman days, four centuries of Islamic rule as the northern border of Al-Andalus or the next Islamic kingdom of Saraqusta to the Christian  Kingdom of Aragon that, together with Castile and Navarre, conformed the state of Spain in the late years of the XVth century. Today, Zaragoza is a lively city, the safest big city in Spain with a rich and diverse cultural offer and universal monuments as the Basilica del Pilar and the older cathedral of “La Seo” or the Aljaferia palace the best conserved Muslim castle in northern Spain, not to mentioned the Goya’s paintings or the Pablo Gargallo’s sculptures.

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    GASTRONOMY

    Zaragoza’s gastronomy will provide a divers and complete diet for you to enjoy during your stay. From Ternasco de Aragón to torrijas, there are a wide range of options to choose depending of your preferences.

    Aside from being one of Spain’s best cities to go for tapas, Zaragoza has a long and varied list of restaurants. Some serve up a local gastronomy that has passed on age-old recipes from generation to generation, while others incorporate more modern ideas with traditional favorites to create new and innovative dishes.  Here’s a list to get you started. Enjoy!

    Zaragoza Tapas Areas

    • Casco Viejo
    • El Tubo
    • Plaza San Miguel
    • Plaza Santa Marta
    • The center
    • The University area
    • Delicias
    • San Jose

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    WHERE TO STAY

    The University of Zaragoza offers students, professors, researchers accommodation in their residences and colleges:

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    WHAT TO DO

    • Culture & the Arts. A mix of civilizations has shaped this city’s 2000 year old story, making it a veritable gold mine of cultural sites.  As a result Zaragoza is a city made for cultural tourism. Find out all you need to know about architectural landmarks, Roman ruins, museums, theaters, concerts,and much more.

    http://www.zaragoza.es/ciudad/turismo/es/que-visitar/sitios-interes/museos.htm

    • Trips from Zaragoza. Zaragoza is an incredibly easy place to get to and from. It’s right in between Barcelona and Madrid, and between Bilbao and Valencia.  On top of that, it’s the capital of the massive Autonomous Community of Aragon, an area which is full of diverse and stunning natural beauty and dotted with enchanting ancient villages. Whether you’re into some adventurous outdoor sports or simply taking a walk through a charming medieval village, you’ll find all you’re looking for in “Trips from Zaragoza”.

    http://www.zaragoza.es/ciudad/turismo/es/servicios/visitas-guiadas/visitas-guiadas.htm