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Alyssa KeirHong Kong, China
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King Ferdinand II of Aragon (later known as Ferdinand the Catholic) was born here.

Spanish Pyrenees Excursion ~ Zaragoza (Region) It is located in the historical area of ​​Cinco Villas, 120 kilometers from the city of Zaragoza, and the old town has been declared a cultural heritage site. Its strategic location makes it a natural fortress and one of the most important fortified towns in the region from the 10th to the 11th century. The city gate towers such as Jaca, Nador, Zaragoza and Uncastillo are still preserved here. The 16th-century Renaissance Town Hall and the 18th-century Baroque Isidora Gildejaz School are located in the Plaza Mayor. A street between them leads to the medieval market. Walking up the hillside of the town, visitors can reach the Romanesque Church of San Esteban next to the castle. There are some beautiful original Gothic frescoes and carved capitals in the crypt of the church. The Sada Palace and its private church, the Church of San Martín de Tours, are located on the other side of the slope. This Renaissance palace currently houses the Catholic-era Ferdinand Visitor Center. The old Jewish quarter is surrounded by the Salten Square behind the palace. There are other Renaissance palaces within the walls. The collection of objects from other countries donated by Augustinian monks in the Abbey of Valentuniana is also worth seeing. The castle built by Ramiro II in the 12th century is located in the west of Sos. The main building rises from the irregular floor plan and is the best place to view the peaks of the Pyrenees of Huesca and Navarra. #4月好去处2025 #西班牙旅行 #阿拉刚
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Posted: May 16, 2025
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