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 City's Finest Concert Venue |
Eduardo Ibarra, 3 Zaragoza 50009 Spain +34 976 72 1300 http://www.auditoriozaragoza.com |
This ample, modern auditorium which has several halls is used not only as a place for concerts but also as a conference hall. It was inaugurated in 1994 and designed by the Zaragozan architect Jose Manuel Perez. For classical music and opera concerts the Mozart Hall is used, with a capacity for two thousand people. It is made of wood and has perfect acoustics. The main façade has a big portico and teenagers often skateboard around here. Guided tours available November to April, M-F at 10a, 11a, and noon. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Salsa & concerts |
Avenida de las Torres, 42 Zaragoza 50008 Spain +34 976 22 2161 |
This spacious, calm, and well cared for venue has met with considerable success by offering live music shows nearly every week (Tuesday, Wednesday and occasionally Friday after 12:30a), though not always so frequently, depending on the time of the year, as well as regular salsa sessions for dancing, with an emphasis on quality in both cases. It welcomes people of very diverse ages, although has quite a selective admission policy: trainers are not allowed. This is one of Zaragoza's most popular after hours bars at weekends. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Collection of 16th-20th century art |
Espoz y Mina, 23 Zaragoza 50003 Spain +34 976 39 7328 |
This museum houses the collection of the Aragonese historian and art critic Camon Aznar (1898-1979), which he and his wife donated to the province of Aragon. The collection is situated in the elegant Pardo mansion, a typical 16th century Aragonese building. Many paintings, water colours, engravings, and drawings dating from between the 16th and 20th centuries are exhibited through more than twenty rooms. It is important to mention certain artists such as El Greco, Juan Valdés Leal, Pablo Serrano, and Sorolla. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Live blues & jazz |
Dato, 20 Zaragoza 50005 Spain +34 667 74 6049 |
The growing demand for live music among Zaragoza's sophisticated and cosmopolitan clientle is satisfied by a venue that offers a regular program of blues, R&B and jazz. Its tasteful and understated interior decor is made up of musical instruments and a tribute to the first talking picture, The Jazz Singer, from which the place takes its name. The stage is the focus of attention and the bar. Standing room and seating arrangements are designed so everyone can get a good view. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 The history of Aragonese ceramics |
Casa de Albarracín Parque Primo de Rivera Zaragoza 50009 Spain +34 976 55 3726 |
The ceramics section of the Museum of Zaragoza is situated in the Albarracín building, to the right of the entrance to the Primo de Rivera Park, close to the ethnological department. The exhibition traces the development of Aragonese pottery throughout history, from the Stone Age to the present day. The museum gives special attention to the characteristic ceramics made in Muel and Teruel, which are considered among the best in the world. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Ideal setting |
Plaza Salamero, s/n Zaragoza 50004 Spain +34 976 23 3489 |
This large, laid-back venue is a welcome addition to Zaragoza's live-music scene, significantly enriching the city's concert offerings. On weekends all sorts of bands play live, while during the week pop and rock are what you'll hear from the stereo system. During the day it acts as a café that stays open into the wee hours. The bright red and blue decor and good lighting make it a nice place to hang out; the clientele are mostly twenty- and thirty-somethings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Good films in old palace |
Plaza de San Carlos, 4 Zaragoza 50001 Spain +34 976 72 1853 / +34 976 72 1854 |
Zaragoza's Filmoteca is located in the Morlanes Palace, a beautiful example of Aragonese architecture dating from the end of the 16th century. This is a wonderful place for real cinema lovers and for those interested in studying what is sometimes called the seventh art. The Filmoteca organises film showings of things you would probably not usually see either in a cinema or on T.V. due to peculiarities of origin, year, theme, or distribution. Films are screened in their original languages with Spanish subtitles every day from Monday to Friday. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum dedicated to Goya's etchings |
Zuloaga, 3 Zaragoza, Zaragoza 50142 Spain +34 976 14 3830 |
Francisco de Goya was born in 1746 in Fuendetodos, a small village less than an hour from Zaragoza. This museum was inaugurated in 1989 thanks to the collaboration of various artists who worked together in the acquisition of two collections of Goya's etchings: Los Desastres de la Guerra (The Disasters of War) and Los Caprichos. The collection was completed with his last two series of etchings, La Tauromaquia and Los Disparates. There is an educational centre which forms an important part of the museum and is dedicated to teaching the different etching techniques of which Goya was such an indisputable master. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 The City's Stock Exchange |
Plaza del Pilar, s/n Zaragoza 50003 Spain +34 976 39 7239 |
La Lonja was not a market but a stock market for traders. The markets themselves were held in open squares. The building was finished in 1551 and its promoter, the archbishop Hernando of Aragón, was a member of the royal family. On the upper part you can see several faces of prominent people of the time. The interior is a wide, bright space divided by three naves with pillars and vaults of the same height. On one wall is Carlos V's coat of arms. This building is considered one of the best examples of civil architecture from the Spanish Renaissance. It is currently used as an exhibition hall. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Temporary exhibitions in palace |
Santiago 34 Zaragoza 50001 Spain +34 976 72 1268 |
This palace is one of the best examples of Renaissance Aragonese architecture in the city, and dates back to the 16th century. It is one of the many venues in Zaragoza where temporary exhibitions are on show. In addition, this building houses the city library, the newspaper archive, and the Municipal Archive. It is located in the historic area of the city, very near to the Plaza del Pilar. Recently, it has hosted exhibitions by important artists such as Miró and Buñuel. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Traditional local ceramics and exhibitions |
Carretera de Valencia, km 468 Zaragoza, Zaragoza 50450 Spain +34 976 14 5225 |
Muel is famous not only for its ceramics but also because of the paintings by Goya in the Nuestra Señora de la Fuente Hermitage. The village is only 25 km away from Zaragoza. The origins of the ceramics lie in Moorish craftsmanship (prior to their expulsion from Spain in the 17th century) and in Valencian pottery. The fusion of these two styles resulted in a characteristic decorative look which particularly utilises green and blue glazes. Ceramic production in Muel had almost died out altogether by the beginning of the 20th century but, after 1964, the Aragonese Regional Government actively encouraged its development by founding a museum and workshop-school which has achieved international recognition. The museum also puts on temporary exhibitions of ceramics by important artists such as Picasso, Matisse, Miró and Chagall. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Remains of Roman City |
Plaza de la Seo, 2 Zaragoza 50001 Spain +34 976 39 9752 |
This permanent exhibition, excavated in the Plaza de La Seo between 1988-1989, allows the visitor to view the remains of the colony of Caesar Augustus (the Roman town, founded between 19 and 14 B.C. which gives Zaragoza its name) in situ. The remains are those of the city forum and the market, foundations of various shops, the porch of the new forum (1st century A.D.) and the drains. In addition, several archaeological artifacts found during the digging, such as glass, coins and ceramics, are exhibited in display cases. The entrance to the museum (which is beneath the Plaza de La Seo itself) is via an immense portal built in Iranian onyx. Other important artifacts can be seen in the Museo del Puerto Romano and in the Museo de las Termas Publicas de Caesaraugusta. Admission : adults EUR 2; reduced rates for students and groups; free admission for seniors and children under 8. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Palace with avant-garde 20th-century sculpture |
Plaza de San Felipe, 3 Zaragoza 50003 Spain +34 976 72 4922 |
The beautiful 17th-century late Renaissance Argillo Palace in the heart of the old town houses this museum of Pablo Gargallo's sculpture. The famous Aragonese artist was one of the most important figures in the early 20th-century European avant-garde movement and he was heavily influenced by Rodin and Picasso. His work broke new ground in its representation of form. One of the rooms in the museum is currently used for temporary exhibitions. Admission is free. Currently closed for renovations, please call or consult their website for more information. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Part of Former Palace |
San Ignacio de Loyola, 16 Zaragoza 50008 Spain +34 976 76 7676 |
This was part of a sixteenth-century palace which collapsed after three fires. In 1903 the patio was saved and sold to a French antiquarian who took it to his shop in Paris. In 1957, local Bank Ibercaja bought it and stored it until 1980, when the new bank was built. The name Infanta comes from Teresa de Villabriga, infante Luis' wife, who lived in the palace. This is the best Aragonese Renaissance patio. The pillars are very decorated and allude to love, Hercules' labours and monarchy. The reading of the patio is complicated with many symbols and interpretations. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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18th to 20th century paintings |
San Jorge, 8, 1º Zaragoza 50001 Spain +34 976 29 6868 |
After the foundation of the School of Drawing (1784) and the Saint Louis Royal Academy of Fine Art (1792) in the city, there was felt to be a need for models for the students to copy. The collection was increased little by little and contains work by established artists and teachers, mostly dating from the 18th century. Particularly of note are contributions by figures such as Francisco Bayeu, Vergara y Ximeno, Francisco de Goya, Luis Menendez and Pompeyo Batony. Unfortunately, it is not open to the public. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Best tapestry collection and museum |
Plaza de la Seo, s/n Zaragoza 50001 Spain +34 976 29 1238 |
The Tapestry Museum in San Salvador Cathedral (La Seo) is considered one of the best in the world, alongside those held by the National Art Treasures of Spain and the British Crown. This extraordinary collection of sixty tapestries traces the development of this intricate artform during the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries in Europe. Those of Flemish and French origin are particularly impressive. The Chapter Museum is in the Neo-classical sacristy, which was constructed in the 18th century, and houses a collection of religious paintings and silver and goldsmithing work. Admission: EUR 1.50 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Successful Theatre in City Centre |
Coso, 57 Zaragoza 50001 Spain +34 976 29 6090 |
This is the most important theatre in Zaragoza and it is very well located, right in the centre of the city. The most successful theatre and dance companies, both international and Spanish, come to perform in this lovely old building. The famous Aragonese architect Regino Borovio rebuilt the current structure in 1891, and as such it is a good example of the architectural expression popular in Zaragoza at the end of the 19th century. Consult their website for performance schedule. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Innovative theatre |
Plaza de Santo Domingo, s/n Zaragoza 50003 Spain +34 976 43 7662 |
This theater is located in the San Pablo district, in a building which originally housed the fish market. The building stopped being used as a fish market and, after almost thirty years during which it was abandoned and used as a warehouse, it was given a new lease of life as a theateer. The plays performed here are characterized by their young and innovative perspective. There is a nice, lively bar in the basement. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Local History and Art |
Plaza de los Sitios, 6 Zaragoza 50001 Spain +34 976 22 2181 |
This museum is the oldest in Aragon and one of the oldest in Spain (1848). Its collection, which became available after the appropriation of church property in 1935, are exhibited in a building designed as part of the celebrations of the Hispanic-French Exhibition of 1908. Both the Archeology and the Fine Arts sections, which are the most important, are housed in this building. The former includes remains and archeological finds from the Prehistoric to the Islamic period. The latter is impressive because its collections of paintings and sculptures include works by important artists dating from the Gothic period right up to to the 20th century. Admission: free for those from EU countries. Review © 2007, Wcities |