宇宁: Zaragoza

Zaragoza

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zaragoza

We were very lucky that the weather was perfect when we are there. Cristina said this is not normal for the city =)

The La Seo and main square in Zaragoza

The capital in old Aragon and Castile&Leon times. I learned in this trip what's mudaje architecture

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mud%C3%A9jar_Architecture_of_Aragon

Ebro River with La Seo in the background

This city is also full of surprises.

One of the best marble church i seen in my life in the La Seo cathedral.

The La Seo pamphlet

Stunning marble interior in La Seo

The side altar

The high altar

The Pilar basilica which host the virgin that has the famous annual Pilar celebration

Exterior of Pilar Basilica

Full glory from the Ebro River

The virgin close up (yes, it's small!)

The Virgin Altar

Lovely interior of the Basilica

The stunning ceiling in the Basilica

What's also interesting in Zaragoza is it house the Aragon state parliament in the palace. The palace reminds me a little of Ahambra but less well maintained and a much smaller scale.

Exterior of the Palace

Lovely courtyard of the palace

Mosque-like interior inside the palace

Finally the room that house the parliament of Aragon

The lovely ceilings in the palace

The streets of Zaragoza is full of mudejar architectures

Old market in Zaragoza

Bull ring

Old Roman Theater

Russian pastry which is a specialty in Zaragoza

What is notable in Zaragoza is we found very affordable good food.

first is El Tubule where pubs and restaurants are found.

$15 per person for a 3 course lunch (tuna, lamb, paella are all options!) with a bottle of wine to be split between us!

The El tubule entrance

Lunch at a restaurant in El tubule

We also chanced upon a tapas bar for Sunday lunch at a lovely bar. Again, less than $20 for 7 tapas (including a wagyu beef carpacio) and 4 drinks! woo..