Catedral de Zaragoza complex
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La Seo - by Alvaro Calvo on Unsplash
Description
La Seo, or Cathedral of the Savior, is a Roman catholic church in Zaragoza, Spain. It was built in the early 12th century by repurposing a mosque erected on the site probably in the 7th or 8th century. Aragonese kings were traditionally crowned here until the 15th century. It shares co-cathedral status with the Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar. Parts of the Romanesque building were preserved during redevelopments in Gothic-Mudéjar style in the 14th & 15h centuries whilst the dome was replaced and the main altarpiece added in the early 15th century. Highlights include the bell tower, the church's facade, the wood gilded roof of the Parish of San Miguel, the choir stalls and the various altarpieces and chapels. The cathedral's museum is called the Tapestry Museum and comprises 60 religiously themed decorative artworks dating from the 15th to 18th centuries.
Access & Transport
The cathedral is situated on Plaza de la Seo, in the historical district of Zaragoza, close to the Ebro river, across Calle de Don Jaime I from La Lonja. There are bus services along that street and the 'Plaza España' tram station is a 5mins' walk away.
Instructions & Recommendations
The price shown in the Practical Information section includes visits to the Museum of Tapestries, the Rosario de Cristal and access to the elevator in the Torre del Pilar (part of the Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar).
Environmental & Social
The ongoing environmental footprint is low, and the ticket fees help maintain the monument which is part of the city's cultural and architectural heritages
Conclusion
La Seo and its museum rank among the most interesting cultural activities in Zaragoza, it offers a combination of interesting architecture and a fair number of artworks. If religious art and architecture are not your thing, then might be best to prioritize the other cathedral (Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar), which is free and more alluring from the outside.
Key positive
Many impressive artworks, including tapestries
Very centrally located with other top touristic sights nearby
Panoramic views from the Torre del Pilar
Key negative
Entrance is slightly expensive for a religious complex
Suitability
The church is fully accessible to visitors with reduced mobility and so is the Torre del Pillar lift. No religious denomination restrictions
About this Rating
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Updated in September 2023
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Koreval
av. transport time:0h 15m
est. visit time:1h 15m
MONDAY10:00 - 14:30
TUESDAY10:00 - 14:30
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MONDAY16:00 - 20:00
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