Basilica del Pilar 4 min
The symbol of Zaragoza and the largest Baroque church in Spain. It is well worth going inside to see Goya’s frescoes in the domes and taking the lift up the tower: from the top you can see the whole city and the Ebro river.
Sights and culture
La Seo del Salvador 5 min
The cathedral, at the other end of the Plaza del Pilar. It mixes styles from several centuries and its Mudéjar wall is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Inside is the Tapestry Museum.
Puente de Piedra and the Ebro riverside 5 min
Crossing the Puente de Piedra (Stone Bridge) at sunset and looking back gives you the best photo of the Basilica. On the other side, the riverside promenade is perfect for a walk or a run.
Central Market 1 min
The early 20th-century Modernist market, recently restored. Ideal for buying Aragonese produce or having breakfast at one of its stalls.
Roman Forum (Caesaraugusta) 4 min
Zaragoza was the Roman city of Caesaraugusta. Beneath the Plaza de la Seo you can visit the remains of the forum; the old town also has the Roman Theatre, Baths and River Port.
El Tubo 5 min
Zaragoza’s maze of tapas alleys. For a snack, a vermouth or a tapas dinner without taking any transport.
Plaza España 7 min
The city’s shopping and strolling hub, where the Paseo Independencia begins.
Espacio Las Armas 1 min
Concerts and cultural events in the San Pablo neighbourhood.
Pablo Serrano Museum 10 min
Contemporary art in a striking building.
Aljafería Palace 12 min
The 11th-century Islamic palace, now home to the Aragonese Parliament. A must-see.