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 Spain's largest flowing river |
Plaza del Pilar Zaragoza 50003 Spain |
Behind Plaza Pilar the River Ebro, formerly known as the Iber, flows. It gives shape and personality to the city although Zaragoza has ignored its presence for quite a long time. The Ebro is the largest and longest river in Spain (though the Tagus is the largest in the Iberian Peninsula, as it flows into Portugal). It starts in the Cantabrian Mountains and flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Tortosa 900km later. It was navigable until the construction of reservoirs and had a harbour in the Roman city. Even the Normans went up it from Tortosa as far as Navarra. Five bridges cross this river in the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: Jesus Abizanda |
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 Photo: Cork & Naomi Gouker |
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A map of Latin America |
Plaza del Pilar Zaragoza 50003 Spain |
This fountain was erected in 1991, just after the Pilar Square, also called the Cathedrals Square, was remodelled. It was built with the purpose of glorifying the Hispanic world. On the 12th of October, Columbus Day, Zaragoza celebrates the festivity of Our Lady Pilar. This is the reason why the Virgin Pilar became the patron saint of the Hispanic world. The fountain represents a map of Latin America: in the upper left part you can see a hole that symbolizes the Yucatan Peninsula and Central America. The north part of South America is embodied by a waterfall, and a pond stands for the rest of the continent as far as Tierra de Fuego. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Oscar Anton Galante |
 Photo: Oscar Anton Galante |
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2373m high! |
Monte Moncayo Zaragoza, Zaragoza 50003 Spain |
Mount Moncayo, the highest in the province of Zaragoza, is 2,373m high and visible from the city (70km away). The mountain forms the natural frontier between Aragón and Castilla. Snow crowns the summit for several months a year and on its leafy slopes there are pine, beech, oak and juniper forests. It also fairly diverse fauna: eagles, deer, wild boars, rabbits, turtle doves and badgers. Moncayo is 30km wide and 25km long. Its snow and colour have been praised by the poets Martial, Bécquer, Machado, Argensola and others. Ideal for trekking and hiking alike. Transport: Bus to Ver or Tarazona Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Patxo Astobiza |
 Photo: Patxo Astobiza |
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Superb view |
Final de la Avenida San Sebastian Zaragoza 50006 Spain |
The end of Avenida San Sebastian, in Primo de Rivera Park, is cut off by a waterfall which flows down a long flight of steps. Above this stands the monument to Alfonso I, King of Aragón. There, in the middle of the pond, accompanied by a lion, (the symbol of the city) the city's reconqueror stands proudly on a pedestal which is made to look like battlements. The statue is 6.5 metres high and made out of Carrara marble; it was built in 1925. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bridge over the River Ebro |
Paseo Echegaray Zaragoza 50001 Spain |
The bridge was finished in the 15th century in Gothic style but had to be restored and repaired many times due to problems caused by flooding. The last reformation was in 1989-1991. The old stone parapet was recovered and the amount of vehicle traffic reduced. A cross in the middle of the bridge is a memorial to the War of Independence and at either end is a pair of lions designed by Francisco Rallo (the lion being the symbol of the city). From the middle of the bridge one can get the most famous sight of the city: El Pilar Cathedral. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: Dudua |
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An oasis |
Nuevalos Zaragoza, Zaragoza 50210 Spain +34 976 84 9011 http://www.sta.es/monastpiedra |
In Calatayud take the C-202 road to Nuévalos to reach this Stone Monastery (114km from Zaragoza). It is Cistercian, founded by King Alfonso II in 1195. There are still some Gothic parts of the cloister and a tower remaining and the whole building was restored in the 16th century. Chocolate was cooked in its kitchen for the first time in Europe by a monk who had returned from México. The place is incredibly beautiful and is 780m high, on the Piedra River and has ponds, waterfalls, caves and forests. There are two restaurants. The seventeenth-century building where the monks' cells were is now a hotel. Ideal for spending a day outdoors. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: arbolmilenario |