[2025 Tarazona de Aragon Attraction] Travel Guide for Cathedral Santa Maria de la Huerta (Updated Jun)

Spanish Pyrenees Hike ~ Zaragoza (Region) It is located at the foot of the Moncayo Mountains, at the crossroads of Aragon, Navarra, Castile and León, and La Rioja. Tarazona is an episcopal and Mudejar city. Its cathedral is one of the most unusual of Aragon's nine cathedrals, as a Mudejar tower and domed base were added to the original Gothic structure, as well as a Renaissance façade. Some distance from the Cathedral are the Episcopal Palace and the Church of La Magdalena. Tarazona also has an 18th-century polygonal bullring surrounded by houses that are still inhabited today. Highly recommend the service and restaurant in Tarazona. As elsewhere in the Zaragoza region, traditional cuisine is characterized by the use of ingredients that are not elaborately prepared, resulting in simple but tasty dishes. We then added elements of refinement to create a more contemporary cuisine, based on tradition but with a more imaginative twist. Worth mentioning is the Feast of Sant'Atilano on August 27, when people throw tomatoes at a figure called "Cipotegato". The school also has a well-developed international photography program and a famous and old translation school. #AprilDestinations2025 #SpainTravel #Aragon

Spanish Pyrenees Hike ~ Zaragoza (Region) Starting from the early Gothic style in the 13th century, to its latest manifestations in the 15th century, to the Renaissance style in the 16th century, with some typical elements of Aragonese Mudéjar architecture. In 1931 it was declared a Historic-Artistic Monument. The main entrance, with its carved stone facade and large Baroque portico, was built between 1733 and 1735. The cloister is one of the finest examples of late Aragonese Mudéjar style. The most interesting element is the intricate system of stucco covering the windows, much of which was rebuilt in the last century. #AprilDestinations2025 #SpainTravel #Aragon

Leaving Zaragoza, the capital of Aragon in Spain, and driving west along the N-122 road towards Segovia, a charming little town emerges at a turn about 80 kilometers away. Although the midday sun is a bit dazzling and it's not the best time to appreciate the scenery, the layered buildings on the hillside and the towering bell tower slow me down with their peaceful and tranquil beauty. The town's allure is so tempting that I decide to park and take a brief stop to explore this enticing place. Of course, this unplanned detour brings a joyful moment but also leaves a potential issue for my later journey. I end up speeding to catch up and pay a little 'tuition fee' for it . Perhaps because it's noon, the streets of the sparsely populated town are almost deserted, with only the occasional elderly person resting under a tree, exchanging a faint smile upon eye contact. I greet an old couple sitting in the shade with a 'Hola'. Judging by the architectural style, there are square bell towers resembling Muslim minarets. Walking up the slope, the old town still has ancient cobblestone pavements, while the roads at the foot of the hill and the bridges over the streams are modern concrete structures. The Episcopal Palace is a medieval Muslim castle, which is said to have been the residence of several Aragonese kings. It's open for free visits. The Santa Maria de Huerta Cathedral requires an entrance fee, which I skip due to my schedule. It's said that this magnificent cathedral was originally built in 1158 and has been damaged and restored multiple times due to wars, making its style hard to define, with both Gothic and Baroque elements, which I, as an outsider, cannot clearly describe. The town is fully equipped with everything except for the bustling crowds. The architectural styles are quite mixed, with a hint of the Jewish quarter and Muslim residential areas, while the churches and some buildings resemble Catholic architecture. The town is clean and tidy, with streets that bear the marks of history yet are restored so well that it's hard to find any flaws. Perhaps on a future visit, I'll plan a whole day to explore its stories. My friend, if you ever have the chance to pass by, be sure to take some time to savor its charm.