Aljafería Palace quarter
Zaragoza, Spain
Home to the historic Moorish-era palace.
Places in Aljafería Palace quarter
- Los Fueros, Hotel Silken Reino de Aragón Blends local cuisine with urban tranquility in Zaragoza's Old Town.
Practical notes for Zaragoza
- Best time to visit
- April to June and September to October offer comfortable weather for exploring the Basilica del Pilar and El Tubo district.
- Getting around
- Zaragoza's historic centre, including El Tubo and the Basilica del Pilar, is compact and walkable, along the banks of the River Ebro.
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Spanish. English is common in tourism.
- Timezone
- CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
- Current trends
- Zaragoza's dining scene continues centring on El Tubo, the culinary heart of the city, with bars like Doña Casta known for croquetas and La Cueva en Aragón famous for garlicky mushrooms, alongside fine dining destinations like Restaurant Celebris offering river views.
Other neighborhoods in Zaragoza
- El Tubo — The culinary heart of Zaragoza, famous for pintxo bars and tapas crawls.
- Basilica del Pilar riverfront — Home to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar along the River Ebro.
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