It is the capital of Spain's autonomous Aragon region. It is located in the north-east of the country, right in the middle of Madrid and Barcelona. The city, which is divided into two by the great river Ebro, is known as the point where Christianity spreads to Spain in history. For this reason, Zaragoza is a kind of pilgrimage center throughout the country. Famous Spanish painter Goya was born in 1746 in this city.

Roman and Andalusian civilizations have left marked marks in the history of the city. These traces can be clearly seen in the historic area south of the Ebro River. Under the Umayyad rule, the city was called 'Sarakuşta'; at that time it was the strongest city in the region. When the Emevis left the Iberian Peninsula, Zaragoza was taken the dominion of the Aragonese kingdom.

Zaragoza, Spain's fifth largest city, has a belief tourism and tourism-oriented economy because it is the sacred city of the country. However, heavy industry has also a very dominant share in urban economy. The city is one of the most important trade centers in the country through its advanced sectors such as paper, weaving, glass, cosmetics, agricultural machinery, chemistry and cement. The Cathedral of Basilica del Pilar, which brings Zaragoza to the center and the symbol city of all Christianity in Spain, is the city's most visited structure. It was originally built as a chapel, and it is narrated that the Virgin Mary was seen on the columns of this chapel in the first century. It took its current shape at the end of the 17th century.

Every year on October 12, with the participation of large crowds from all over the country and the world, 'Pilar Day' is celebrated in the city. This holy day is also perceived by the participants as a 'pilgrimage visit'. La Seo Cathedral, Aljaferia Palace and the Zaragoza Museum are other tourist attractions in the city. Zaragoza is under steppe climate effect. It does not receive high amounts of rainfall throughout the year. Zaragoza Airport is 16 kilometers west of the city.