Zaragoza is a city that quietly surprises its visitors. With over two millennia of history nestled along the banks of the Ebro, it offers a unique blend of Roman ruins, Islamic architecture, and baroque domes, all within a walkable historic center. Founded by the Romans as Caesaraugusta during the reign of Emperor Augustus, Zaragoza still retains traces of its past as an imperial colony. Beneath today’s Plaza del Pilar and La Seo, you can explore the remains of the Roman forum, baths, and theatre, which serve as reminders of its former status as a bustling economic hub in the Ebro Valley. These underground spaces beautifully contrast with the lively modern plaza above, especially if you enjoy experimenting with low light and the textures of stone and brick.
