Choosing Zaragoza lets you explore Roman city history, Mudéjar architecture, walks along the Ebro and tapas as different focal points of your stay. The Ruta de Caesaraugusta brings together archaeological sites; the riverbanks and Parque del Agua offer their own ways to spend time outdoors. This makes it easy to organise your visit around culture, exercise and food, rather than treating every experience as one single tour.

Roman Zaragoza: four archaeological museums

The Ruta de Caesaraugusta is a walking route through the political centre and public buildings of Roman Zaragoza. It includes four archaeological museums: the Forum, river port, public baths and theatre. Each site offers a different perspective on the city’s Roman history. The Museo del Foro de Caesaraugusta is located beneath today’s Plaza de la Seo.

The Museo del Puerto Fluvial preserves monumental remains of a Roman port that was part of the Forum. They date from the late 1st century BC to the 1st century AD. If you enjoy exploring different types of buildings and their functions as part of a city-themed visit, the Ruta offers both public facilities and remains of the port and Forum.

Mudéjar heritage, Pilar and Aljafería

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mudéjar Architecture of Aragón includes the tower and parish church of San Pablo de Zaragoza. At the Basílica del Pilar, visitors can discover a range of other artistic and architectural details: the church houses works by Goya, more than ten chapels, an organ and a 16th-century alabaster altarpiece.

The Palacio de la Aljafería combines architectural history with a clear insight into its religious use. Its Mirhab was built in the 11th century as a mosque or private oratory for the Muslim king and his court, and faces Mecca. The palace is considered one of the outstanding achievements of Hispano-Muslim art and the northernmost Islamic palace in Europe. Zaragoza therefore brings together different historical contexts: Mudéjar architecture, the Basilica’s interior and the Hispano-Muslim architecture of the Aljafería.

Along the Ebro and in Parque del Agua

The Ebro runs for ten kilometres through Zaragoza. Its banks offer almost 20 kilometres of routes for exploring nature and monuments on foot or by bicycle. The Camino Jacobeo del Ebro also passes through the city. These riverside routes and the archaeological route offer different options for choosing between city history and outdoor exercise.

Parque del Agua Luis Buñuel covers around 120 hectares and includes extensive green spaces, services and activities. More than 30 activities are available, including horse riding, canoeing, rafting, multi-adventure activities, bicycle hire and spa facilities. The park also has more than 15 kilometres of cycle paths. Check route conditions locally and contact the relevant providers before your trip for information about current activities.

Tapas and getting there

The tapas route combines tapas eaten standing at the counter of a bar or restaurant with visits to museums, monuments and other attractions in the historic centre. This is a way to combine food with a cultural programme in this part of the city. On Thursdays, events such as “Juepincho” in the Magdalena-Heroísmo neighbourhood and “Los jueves toreros” around the Coso de la Misericordia are worth considering. Check current dates and participating venues before your visit.

Zaragoza Airport is connected to the city by public transport, including bus route 505 and taxis. As transport information can change, check the current airport connection before travelling.

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For the main travel overview: Zaragoza.