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Spain’s fifth-largest city and&nbsp,the capital of the Aragon region. It was one of the most important cities of Al Andalus,&nbsp,an independent Islamic kingdom called Saraqusta.&nbsp,Its&nbsp,legacy remains alive in the imposing Palacio de la Aljafería and in some masterpieces of Mudejar art. Although Zaragoza is much more. A friendly and lively city, watered by the Ebro River, the largest in Spain. A strong symbol and also a true enjoyment.

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City/Province: Zaragoza

Type of Experience: Top attractions

When: Zaragoza has a continental climate, characterized by hot summers and cold winters, with great variation of temperatures throughout the year. The best times to visit the city for an ideal weather are from April to June and from the beginning of September to the end of October. However, Zaragoza is a lively and interesting city that is worth visiting at any time of the year.

How to get there: Zaragoza is easy to reach by car, coach, train or plane. It is also the gateway to Europe through the Somport Tunnel.Zaragoza-Delicias railway station belongs to Spain's AVE High-Speed Train Network. In little more than 1 hour and 20 minutes you can get to/from Madrid and Barcelona.Zaragoza Airport has regular flights to and from London, Milan, Brusels, Bucarest and Lisbon, and more flighs in summer season. It is located just 10 km from the city.

Tourist info: You will find tourist offices in the strategic places of the city: El Pilar Square, Torreón de la Zuda, Delicias Railway Station and Zaragoza airport.&nbsp, The offices are open every day, from 10:00h to 20:00h, except on 24th, 25th and 31 Dec. and 1st of January. Also tourist attention by phone (+34 976 201 200) or Whatsapp (+34 606 655 107) and on www.turismodearagon.com and www.zaragoza.es.

Our tip: If you are in Barcelona and miss finding some Arab and Muslim heritage you will find it in Zaragoza. Thanks to the AVE speed-train you will be in the city in just over 1 hour and 20 minutes. Zaragoza is also a great base from which to make routes to visit the rich Mudejar heritage of the Aragon region.

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