Aragon is a landlocked autonomous community in northeastern Spain stretching from the crest of the Pyrenees in the north to the semi-arid steppes of the Ebro basin in the center and the rugged Iberian System in the south. Its capital Zaragoza holds two-thirds of the regional population and anchors a rich tapestry of Mudéjar Islamic-Gothic architecture recognized by UNESCO. Beyond the city, medieval hilltop villages such as Alquézar and Aínsa overlook river gorges, Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park offers some of Iberia's finest high-altitude scenery, and Cañón del Río Ara draws canyoneers from across Europe.
Historical timeline
Key moments that shaped Aragon.
Historical sites
Places where Aragon's past comes alive.
Palacio de la Aljafería
Where: Zaragoza
Admission: €5/adult, free EU citizens Sun morning (~$5.50)
Belchite War Ruins
Where: Belchite, Zaragoza province
Admission: €6/adult, €4/child (~$6.55/$4.40)
Casa Natal de Goya – Fuendetodos
Where: Fuendetodos, Zaragoza province
Admission: €3 (~$3.30), combined with Museo del Grabado €5 (~$5.50)
Monasterio de San Juan de la Peña
Where: Santa Cruz de la Serós, Huesca
Admission: Old Monastery €8, New Monastery €4, combined €10 (~$8.75/$4.40/$10.95)
Teruel Mudéjar Towers (UNESCO)
Where: Teruel
Admission: Torres Route combined ticket €8 (~$8.75)