The beautiful city of Zaragoza in Spain is sadly ignored by many tourists in their desire to see some of the better known attractions in places such as Madrid and Barcelona. While these are undoubtedly fine cities, Zaragoza has the measure of them in many aspects and it is certainly worth visiting for a whole host of reasons. When searching for hotels Zaragoza has an extensivechoice on hand to make your visit even more memorable.
Getting into Zaragoza is relatively straightforward and the city has its own airport which serves many international terminals around the world. If you are unable to secure a direct flight, then there are many local connections to Madrid and Barcelona which will complete the network. The airport is located some seven miles from the city center and there are several options including taxis and shuttle bus services to take you into the heart of Zaragoza.
Once you've arrived in the city and settled into one of the many hotels Zaragoza has a number of options to get you around with a reliable public transport system and a number of car hire firms vying for your business.
Like many cities in Spain, Zaragoza is a fascinating juxtaposition of new and old with imposing modern buildings to see, alongside historic monuments from all eras of its vast history. From ancient times, you can still see the remains of the Roman Theater as well as the ruins of the city wall and other sights from the Roman occupation.
Moving up through the centuries, the spectacular Moorish Castle of Aljaferia is on the 'must see' list of attractions in and around the city. This truly is a beautiful building both from the outside and in the interior where elaborate decorations include ceilings with gold adornments.
The museum of fine arts is the place to go for art lovers and this fine collection attracts enthusiasts from all over the world. Amongst the many works here are included pieces from some of the most famous names in the art world such as El Greco and Goya. On the other side of the city, the Canon Aznar Museum is home to works by Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Velasquez and many others.
There are many fine churches and museums from all eras and these sit alongside some stunning modern architecture including the Millennium Bridge and the many fine buildings that were constructed for EXPO 2008 including the Pavilion of Aragon.
If sightseeing isn't your thing then Zaragoza has plenty of open spaces and parks in which to just relax and take in the scenery. For the more energetic traveler, a visit during the Pilar festival is simply a must. This is an exciting autumn festival that culminates in an array of celebrations on the 12th of October each year and the whole event embraces music and parades from a diverse range of cultures. If you're planning a visit during the Pilar festival and are looking for hotels Zaragoza becomes very busy at this time of year so be sure to book well in advance.
Although Zaragoza is beginning to develop a healthy reputation as a destination for leisure tourists, this is an important business destination in Spain and there are many financial institutions and other industries to be found across the city.
If you are looking to set up trade links here then there are many incentives and schemes to help and when searching for a suitable hotel Zaragoza has many establishments that offer meeting rooms, conference facilities and free Wi-Fi access to help you during your stay.
Spain is known throughout the world as a fine country for lovers of food and drink and national and international cuisine can be found in a host of superb eateries across the city. Back in the hotels Zaragoza offers a range of sumptuous restaurant and bar facilities on site. Spain is a world renowned wine producing nation and some superb reds and whites can be sourced wherever you go.
In each hotel you will find state of the art facilities with contemporary decor in every room. Depending on your choice of venue you can make use of fully equipped gyms, luxury swimming pools or just relax and be pampered in the elegant beauty spas.
Zaragoza is building a deserved reputation as one of Spain's hidden treasures and there are many reasons to pay this superb city a visit soon. Wherever you decide to stay, there are some first class hotels here that guarantee a trip that will stay in your memory for a lifetime.
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