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Zaragoza has a strange singularity: it is the only Catholic city in the world with two active cathedrals.
In a complete three-hour visit, we will visit the two cathedrals of Zaragoza: the Basilica of Pilar and the Cathedral of the Savior.
In the Basilica-Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar. It is the home of the patroness of this city and co-patroness of Hispanic America. In its more than 8400 m² we have space for Goya's work, large displays of the Renaissance such as its altarpiece and choir, singular decorations, miracles of truth and also of lies...all this and much more.
The Cathedral of the Savior has been so since the year 1121, after the Christian conquest of Syracuse, before that it was a mosque and a Roman temple, it is one of the most interesting places historically and artistically in the country and is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2001.
But the cathedrals of Zaragoza are much more, know their power struggles, miracles, murders, and even romantic entanglements.
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet in the Plaza del Pilar, in front of the temple under the porches on the facade of the Hotel Pilar Plaza.
We will finish next to the Cathedral of the Savior on its most modern facade.
Itinerary
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1
We will meet in front of the Basilica del Pilar to talk about the monumentality of the temple and some of the curiosities of its facade.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar
We will visit the interior of the temple focusing on the most important things: - The image of the Virgin of the Pillar and the Pillar that the virgin supposedly gave. - The two frescoes that Goya made in the temple. - The altarpiece and the main choir are two Renaissance masterpieces. - The representation of what is considered "The best documented miracle in the entire history of Christianity."
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
We will begin the visit of the city's second cathedral by its most beautiful facade, a UNESCO world heritage site, and with remnants of all the history this temple has lived through.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Before entering the cathedral, we will enter its small parish, built by the archbishop Don Lope Fernández de Luna as his burial place, which preserves some of the most impressive muqarnas ceilings.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Museo De Tapices Y Capitular De La Seo
Archbishop Don Hernando de Aragón was a great art collector and brought to the cathedral tapestries that belonged to his grandfather Ferdinand the Catholic and continued to commission Flemish tapestries that we can see exhibited in this magnificent museum today.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6
As a final touch, we will see this magnificent temple in depth: - We will contemplate its alabaster altarpiece, which is one of the jewels of the Gothic. - We will see the chapel of San Bernardo and of the archangels, not only are they beautiful but they hide the most curious stories - We will stop at the place where the first Grand Inquisitor of Zaragoza was murdered. All this and much more in a temple that leaves no one indifferent.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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