On the map is marked: Top pictures Zaragoza - Unknown by mass-tourism Zaragoza is often known as crossroads (a train stop) between Madrid and Barcelona, but Zaragoza (700.000 inhabitants) has an incredible and rich historical heritage and is well worth visiting. On the map is marked: Pilar Cathedral - The Baroque Basilica-Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar or Virgin of Pilar Basilica (Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar) is the most important Zaragoza’s masterpiece, it was built in the 17th and 18th centuries. The basilica has several towers. On the map is marked: Pilar Tower - Worth climbing for the fantastic views over the city and the river Ebro, the Torre del Pilar is the main and highest tower of Pilar Basilica. On the map is marked: Inside Pilar Cathedral - Inside the Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar walls and ceilings are full of frescos from famous Spanish painters. On the map is marked: Zaragoza`s Cathedral - The ancient La Seo Cathedral, or simply Zaragoza`s Cathedral is located on the Plaza de la Seo, near the Pilar Basilica. On the map is marked: Ebro River - Zaragoza ’s heart is beside the river Ebro. A walk along the riverbank and the bridges offers good views of the Pilar Cathedral and rest of the city.
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