The fifth largest city in Spain, Zaragoza is located in the north-east of the country. It is primarily an industrial center as well as a commercial, cultural and scientific center. Since 2008, it has also been quite heavily touristic. It was in Zaragoza in 2008 that the Expo fair took place, thanks to which the city not only gained a lot of modernity, but above all it had the opportunity to appear outside its own country and encourage others to visit it. More and more people also identify Zaragoza with the Opel brand. No wonder, because the factory of this car concern was located in Zaragoza.
Weather
When deciding to go to Spanish Zaragoza, it is undoubtedly worth doing some research on the weather conditions there. Although the country is generally perceived as warm, it is important to know that the northern parts of it are slightly cooler and sharper than the south. This does not mean, however, that Zaragoza is not a great place for holiday trips. On the contrary, record temperatures in this city reached as much as 42.6 degrees Celsius. Although the climate in this region is described as harsher, it is fully sufficient, if not perfect, for many tourists who decide to visit this charming city. And it must be admitted that there are many places worth visiting here.
Sightseeing and monuments
The first is the Puente de Piedra Bridge, dating from the 15th century. This Gothic-style building rises above the Ebro River in close proximity to the Basilica del Pilar. The Puente de Piedra bridge in 1991 was given a new name – Puente de los Leones. This was due to the placement of four lion statues at its ends. The aforementioned Basilica del Pilar is a basic point on the route of most tours around Zaragoza. Built at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries, the holy place is a unique building with four towers and eleven domes. Frequently visited, especially during the holiday reminiscent of the discovery of America. Staying on the subject of faith, the cathedral of La Catedral del Salvador, called La Seo for short, also deserves attention. It is interesting that due to the relatively long period of its construction, which began in the 12th and ended in the 17th century, it combines at least several styles – from Baroque to Gothic. Therefore, when going to Zaragoza, it is worth remembering about the Renaissance stock exchange La Lonja and El Palacio de La Aljaferia – an alcázar from the 11th century.
