Zaragoza is the capital city of the Zaragoza province and former Kingdom of Aragon, Spain. The "Las Fiestas del Pilar" is popular Event celebrated on October 12, is a major festival day in Zaragoza. The University of Zaragoza is public university, headquartered in the city is one of the oldest universities of Spain and a major research and development center. Some of the important sights in the city are the stately houses and magnificent palaces, mainly of 16th century such as palaces of condes de Morata or Luna, Deán, Torrero, Don Lope or Real Maestranza, condes de Sástago, condes de Argillo and many more. |