Zaragoza in Aragon
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Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar

The Basilica–Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain. The Basilica venerates Blessed Virgin Mary, under her title Our Lady of the Pillar praised as Mother of the Hispanic Peoples by Pope John Paul II. It is reputed to be the first church dedicated to Mary in history.

Located at 41.6569, -0.878333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Religious buildings completed in 1686, Religious buildings completed in 1872, 19th-century Roman Catholic church buildings, Cathedrals in Spain, Basilica churches in Spain, Spanish Baroque architecture, Marian shrines, Marian apparitions, Churches in Zaragoza, Baroque architecture in Spain

La Seo Cathedral

The Cathedral of the Savior (Spanish: Catedral del Salvador) is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Zaragoza, Spain. It is part of the World Heritage Site Mudéjar Architecture of Aragon. The cathedral is located on the Plaza de la Seo and is commonly known as La Seo to distinguish it from the nearby El Pilar, whose name (pillar) is a reference to an apparition of Mary in Zaragoza (also known as Saragossa). The two share co-cathedral status in metropolitan Zaragoza.

Located at 41.6546, -0.87585 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Cathedrals in Spain, Conversion of non-Christian places of worship into churches, Former mosques, Churches in Zaragoza, 12th-century architecture

Aljafería

The Aljafería Palace is a fortified medieval Islamic palace built during the second half of the 11th century in the Moorish taifa of Zaragoza of Al-Andalus, present day Zaragoza, Spain. It was the residence of the Banu Hud dynasty during the era of Abu Jaffar Al-Muqtadir after abolishing Banu Tujibi of Kindah dynasty. the palace reflects the splendor attained by the kingdom of the taifa of Zaragoza at the height of its grandeur.

Located at 41.6565, -0.89675 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Moorish architecture, Castles in Aragon, Legislative buildings in Europe, Buildings and structures in Zaragoza, 11th-century architecture, World Heritage Sites in Spain, Alcazars and Alcazabas in Spain

Church of Santa Engracia de Zaragoza

The Church of Santa Engracia de Zaragoza is a basilica church in Zaragoza, Spain. It was built on the spot where Saint Engratia and her companions were said to have been martyred in 303 AD. Was painted by Louis-François, Baron Lejeune. 40x40px Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Iglesia basílica de Santa Engracia de Zaragoza

Located at 41.6489, -0.882778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Basilica churches in Spain, Churches in Zaragoza

1987 Zaragoza Barracks bombing

The 1987 Zaragoza barracks bombing was a car bomb attack by the Basque separatist organisation ETA, which occurred on 11 December 1987. A vehicle containing 250 kilograms of ammonal was parked beside the main Guardia Civil barracks in the city of Zaragoza, Spain; its subsequent explosion caused the deaths of 11 people, including 5 children. A total of 88 people were injured, the majority of them civilians.

Located at 41.6614, -0.865556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Mass murder in 1987, 1987 in Spain, Terrorist incidents in 1987, Terrorism in Spain, ETA actions, Zaragoza

Santa María Magdalena, Zaragoza

Santa María Magdalena is a church in Zaragoza, Spain, built in the 14th century in Mudéjar style.

Located at 41.6525, -0.873889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Churches in Zaragoza, 14th-century architecture, Mudéjar architecture

Puente de Piedra (Zaragoza)

Puente de Piedra (English: Stone Bridge) - Bridge across the river Ebro in the Zaragoza. Puente de Piedra is also called the Bridge of Lions because four lions (symbols of the city) are placed on the pillars at both sides of the bridge.

Located at 41.6572, -0.875278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Bridges in Spain, Zaragoza

Leaning Tower of Zaragoza

The Leaning Tower of Zaragoza or Torre Nueva, was the most famous Mudéjar tower of the Spanish city of Zaragoza. It was built in the present Plaza de San Felipe, being the first large building built in the city during the 16th century, from 1504 to 1512. The Council ordered a civil tower to house the public clock -built by Jaime Ferrer- and bells that regulated the life of the city. The bells were placed in 1508.

Located at 41.6549, -0.88207 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1512, Towers completed in the 16th century, Towers in Spain, Destroyed landmarks, Zaragoza, Buildings and structures in Zaragoza, Inclined towers, Mudéjar architecture, Bell towers