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Zaragoza

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Newest Review: ... for a week! The weather is usually still lovely at that time of year, although Zaragoza can get extremely hot in the height of summer, and similarly very chilly in the depths of winter. For me the standout attraction is the vast Plaza Del Pilar, where you can also visit a stunning church, the Seo del Salvador, and the equally impressive Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, which stands on ... more

... the bank of the main river. There is also a Moorish castle on the other side of the city, the Aljaferia, which is worth a visit, although don't go expecting anything on the scale of the Alhambra - it is pretty low key. There are of course numerous culi...more

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Take a trip to Zaragoza - you won't regret it! (508 words)
by - written on 09/06/09 (Very useful, 11 readings)
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Zaragoza may not seem like the most obvious tourist destination, but for those looking for a typically Spanish city with its fair share of beautiful historical sites but without large numbers of international travellers, it is a great option. One of its biggest disadvantages for UK visitors is that although it has its own airport, there are few direct flights, with Ryanair the only option from Stansted at the moment. However it is well placed almost exactly halfway between Madrid and Barcelona, so for those looking to spend a bit longer than a long weekend in Spain, it is certainly a good place at which to stop off for a day or two in between the other two more famous ... Read the complete review