Guided Tour of the Basilica of Pilar in Zaragoza in Spanish
The Basilica del Pilar, symbol of Zaragoza, has a rich history and priceless art. For 90 minutes, you will discover the history of the Virgin of Pilar, some of the legends that emerged around her and how her figure continues to accompany the Zaragozanos. We will learn about Goya’s relationship with the city and the temple through two magnificent frescoes, one of them was his first important professional commission and the other, his masterpiece in religious art, is surrounded by controversy. We will see the architectural evolution of the temple, which has witnessed multiple transformations, fires, floods, miracles and a century-old work until it reaches its current appearance. This visit reveals details that normally go unnoticed and so that you can get the most out of the visit we will end up inside the same temple.
Discover the two cathedrals of Zaragoza, the Seo and the Pilar
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. What are you waiting for?