Things to do in Zaragoza if it rains: five alternative plans to avoid getting bored in Aragon’s capital

When visiting beautiful Zaragoza it is important to enter the Aljafería Palace, the Pilar Basilica, the Salvador de Zaragoza Cathedral or Pilar Square. But there are others beyond the classics. corners that escape the traditional tourist guides and surprise every visitor. In addition, beyond its wonderful monuments, we can also find a wonderful gastronomic offer, where you can find many places if you want to go for snacks and tapas. Again, What do we do if it rains during our visit to Pilar city? There are also options.

Zaragoza Aquarium

Zaragoza City Council

It is the largest freshwater aquarium in Europe. More than 350 different species of the five rivers represented: Nile, Mekong, Amazon, Murray-Darling and Ebro. So it has unusual species for other aquariums: fish, turtles, reptiles, frogs, catfish, sharks, crocodiles, otters, titis … Arapaimas, almost 4 meters and 200 kg, will surprise you. Its central tank, located in one of Expo 2008’s three thematic pavilions, symbolizes the Great Mundo River, is 9 meters deep, more than 45 meters long, 8 to 9 meters wide and holds approximately 2 million liters of water. They also do dive baptisms, snorkeling and guided dives.

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Aragon Tourism

The first Origami Museum in Europe and the only one in Spain is in Zaragoza. A unique, different and surprising museum featuring the best paper folding artists. Institution’s friendship with great folders: Akira Yoshizawa, Yoshihide Momotani, Eric Joisel, Vicen Floderer and others allowed grouping in one place best origami set in the world. In addition, this School-Museum is located on the upper floor of the Centro de Historias, an early 18th-century Baroque building with a bell tower. Within its walls, events and courses are held for members and fans of origami art.

Goya Museum Ibercaja Collection

Ibercaja Foundation

This museum, located in the Palacio de los Pardo, The only place in the world to permanently display the entire engraving collection: Los Caprichos, Los Desastres de la Guerra, La Tauromaquia, Los Disparates and Los Toros de Bordeaux, the latter performed at the age of seventy-nine. A total of fourteen paintings, one drawing and five major series recorded by Goya are on display in this magnificent Renaissance house, the headquarters of the museum, also called Casa Aguilar. There are also works by previous authors, contemporary and after-artist inspiration.

Central Market

Aragon Tourism

Located in the center of Zaragoza, Mercado Central de Zaragoza, also known as Mercado de Lanuza, was built between 1895 and 1903. It has also been a National Monument since 1978 and an Asset of Cultural Value since 1982. Dating from the 20th century and renovated a few years ago, it is one of the most emblematic areas of the city. Local people not only for shopping, but also for a tourist and gastronomic claim worth seeing.

Pablo Serrano Museum

Aragon Tourism

Contemporary art and culture lovers should not miss this museum. The building itself is a fine example of Aragonese industrial architecture, with carpentry workshops and other crafts from the Old Pignatelli House. It was originally conceived as a monographic museum showcasing the work of Pablo Serrano, but eventually became the Aragon Institute of Contemporary Art and Culture, which houses a fine example of the work considered one of the most important national artists. 20th century. Among his collections are his works. Arroyo, Barceló, Saura, Picasso, Miró or Tàpiesand international artists Michaux, Warhol, Lichtenstein, Beuys, Bacon or Le Corbusier.

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