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  Zaragoza - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
According to data from Zaragoza council from 1 January 2004, the population of the city of Zaragoza was 641,581.
Zaragoza was the scene of two famous martyrdoms: those of Saint Dominguito del Val, a choirboy in the basilica, and Pedro de Arbués, an official of the Spanish Inquisition.
Zaragoza was the seat of a Moorish taifa in the Middle Ages.
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 Zaragoza, Spain   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Zaragoza (Latin Caesar Augusta, also known in English as Saragossa) is the capital city of Aragon, Spain, located on the Ebro river near the centre of Aragon.
The population of the municipality of Zaragoza was 620,419 in 2002.
Zaragoza is linked by Renfe's AVE high speed train service to Madrid and to Lleida in Catalonia.
www.encyclopedia-1.com /z/za/zaragoza__spain.html   (328 words)

  
 Zaragoza, Spain
Zaragoza has always benefited from a strategic location, a fact as true as ever in our time, being in the middle of a crossroads which traverses Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao and Valencia.
Zaragoza was founded in the year 24 BC by the legions that had taken part in the Cantabrian Wars, in Augustus' time.
Zaragoza is currently the fifth biggest city in Spain and has 650,000 inhabitants.
worldfacts.us /Spain-Zaragoza.htm   (1477 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Zaragoza, Spain & Portugal (Spanish And Portuguese Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
An important commercial and communications center, it is situated in a fertile, irrigated agricultural region.
The most notable event in the later history of Zaragoza was its heroic resistance, under the leadership of Palafox, against the French in the Peninsular War.
Zaragoza is a cultural center and is rich in works of art, many of which show Moorish influence.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/Z/Zaragoza.html   (423 words)

  
 Zaragoza, hotels, accommodations Zaragoza travel guide
In the ancient Kingdom of Aragón in northeastern Spain, crowned by the Pyrenees mountains and traversed by the Ebro river, lies the province of Zaragoza, sometimes anglicized as Saragossa.
Zaragoza can offer the visitor a very rich historic and artistical heritage which is the result of more than two thousand years of existence.
Zaragoza became a magnificent centre of culture and was to produce such outstanding figures as the philosopher Avenpace, the great teacher of Averroes.
www.spainturismo.com /zaragoza   (959 words)

  
 Spain Travel - Zaragoza
It was pleasant to find, when morning broke and we walked about Zaragoza, that the town did not look so bad as it smelt, and that there was a fine promenade, and houses with gardens in the suburbs.
But the general impression left upon the mind about Zaragoza was that of a cold, poor, and decaying town, where the descendants of the ancient Aragonese drag out a miserable existence.
The Santa Capilla is an elliptical chapel inside of the Cathedral, even as the chapel of the Holy Sepulchre at Jerusalem is within the church, with three entrances, a cupola supported by jasper pillars hung with flags and banners, captured from the Moors, and a holy image of the Virgin descending on a pillar.
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 Spain   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Spain, Europe`s third largest nation, occupies most of the Iberian Peninsula at the western edge of the continent.
Zaragoza is the capital of the Zaragoza province in the Aragon region of northeastern Spain and is located on the Ebro River.
In this sense today it is possible to distinguish in the buildings between the Moslem Zaragoza, Zaragoza in the early Middle Ages, Renaissance Zaragoza, Baroque Zaragoza, Neoclassical and Contemporary Zaragoza.
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 The molecular epidemiology of tuberculosis in Zaragoza, Spain: a retrospective epidemiological study in 1993.
The molecular epidemiology of tuberculosis in Zaragoza, Spain: a retrospective epidemiological study in 1993.
SETTING: The incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in Spain is one of the highest in Europe.
In Zaragoza region the incidence rate of tuberculosis and the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) are close to the national average.
www.aegis.com /aidsline/1998/aug/M9880869.html   (513 words)

  
 Zaragoza Spain - Hotels - compare prices, reviews and buy at NexTag - Price - Review
The hotel is located downtown, within 5 minutes from Zaragoza railway station and a 10 minute walk from Mercado...
Catalonia Zaragoza Plaza hotel was first open in 2003 and is located just 50 metres from the square and Basilica of...
Hotel Cesaraugusta is placed in Zaragoza centre, close to RENFE railway station and A2 highway exit.
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 Zaragoza on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Zaragoza rompe en fiestas para agasajar a su patrona, la Virgen del Pilar.
Zaragoza, una ciudad amable al nivel de las mejores capitales europeas.
Lucila Zaragoza holds her 1-month old son Lazara David Zaragoza as she reads to him.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/Z/Zaragoza.asp   (883 words)

  
 Shrines of the two Marys, Zaragoza, Spain
James the Apostle arrived in Zaragoza in 40 AD and upon a pagan standing stone saw a vision of Mary who instructed him to build a church.
A chapel was soon constructed and it became a regional center for the conversion of the pagans.
Few visitors to Zaragoza take the time to meditate in the nearby shrine of Mary Magdalene; for this author that is the more powerful (and certainly more quiet) place.
sacredsites.com /europe/spain/zaragoza.html   (487 words)

  
 Hotels In Zaragoza - Zaragoza Spain Hotels - Zaragoza Hotels
NH Ciudad de Zaragoza Hotel is located in the centre of Zaragoza, next to the Basilica del Pilar and is easily reached via A-7 motorway.
NH Gran Hotel Zaragoza, inaugurated in 1929 by HRH D. Alfonso XIII preserves the flavour of that era with its sumptuous and luxurious installations.
The Hotel Paris is located in the heart of the city's commercial and financial district, a few yards from the historic hamlets, where historic monuments and places such as the cathedral of the Seo, Basilica del Pillar, the museum of the river port of...
www.hotelfinders.ws /spain/zaragoza.html   (708 words)

  
 Dining in Zaragoza, Spain
Zaragoza deserves to be visited just for a gastronomic tour alone, never mind the history and culture.
Zaragoza is a city full of cultural life where visitors can find new events to attend every day, new art exhibitions to visit, and plenty of films on show.
Both the Forum of Caesaraugusta Museum (the Roman colony that gave to Zaragoza its name) and the Zaragoza Museum are very representative because they offer an accurate perspective of local culture, ways of living, and art through the history of the city, from the Roman period to the Islamic.
dining-guide.net /europe/zaragoza.htm   (1786 words)

  
 Hotel El Principe in Zaragoza, Spain
The 3 stars rated Hotel-Restaurant El Principe is located next to La Plaza del Pilar, the touristic and shopping area of Zaragoza.
The bimillenary city of Zaragoza is strategically situated as being in the middle of the cross-roads between Madrid-Barcelona and Valencia-Bilbao.
High season: Fairs in Zaragoza, Easter, Fiestas del Pilar and long weekend of la Inmaculada (December 8).
www.spaindreams.com /eng/info/ho_princ.htm   (167 words)

  
 Zaragoza Spain
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The capital of the Aragon region, Zaragoza is bathed by the Ebro river.
Zaragoza is a lively city of some 600,000 inhabitants, and has a vast 17th-century basilica with eleven domes and dedicated to Spain's patron saint, the Virgin of the Pillar.
www.spain-info.com /Areaguide/zaragoza.htm   (96 words)

  
 Zaragoza Air Base
Zaragoza Air Base is located in Zaragoza, roughly halfway between Madrid and Barcelona.
Main operating bases in Spain were used for SAC B-47 rotational alert aircraft until April 1965.
A TAL would be made at one of four designated sites, two in Africa and two in Spain: Ben Guerir Air Base, Morocco; Yundum International Airport, Banjul, The Gambia; Moron Air Base, Spain; and Zaragoza Air Base, Spain.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/zaragoza.htm   (328 words)

  
 Zaragoza, Spain Car Rental Guide from Auto Europe
Upon entering the city of Zaragoza by rental car, you will be met by the magnificence of the Basilica, in the Plaza de Pilar.
Zaragoza also offers historic districts to browse, such as the El Pilar Square, where you can walk ancient streets, observe ancient architecture and craftsmanship, and even observe a historic fest which is held annually on October 12th.
Whatever your leisure interests might be, from architectural appreciation in the city, to backpacking through the wilderness of the Pyrenees, Zaragoza is certain to have an activity for all preferences.
www.autoeurope.com /car-rental/Zaragoza-rental-guide.cfm   (388 words)

  
 Hotels in Zaragoza, Spain
The hotel is centrally-located, very close to the commercial area and the monuments of Zaragoza, 900 m from the Basilica of the Virgin of the Pillar and La Seo, the Cathedral of the Savior, 1.
This fully modernised hotel is located in the centre of Zaragoza, only 10 minutes from the airport.
Hotel Cesaraugusta is placed in Zaragoza centre, close to AVE railway station and A2 highway exit.
bookings.net /city/es/zaragoza.en.html   (245 words)

  
 Lodging.com: Hotel Details
In the very heart of the city, close to the shopping and artistic area, 900 metres away from the churches Basilica del Pilar and La Seo, 1,8 km from the Auditorium and Congress Hall, 5 minutes from the train station and 20 minutes from the airport.
Additional services provided by the Melia Zaragoza hotel are: breakfast buffet with show-cooking, piano bar, lobby bar, waiting area, Business Centre with halls, individual offices and secretary services, car park with direct access to the hotel and Royal Service.
Recently the Hotel inaugurated a new SPA on the 10th floor, with a wonderful view over the city and equipped with Therm, Vichy shower, Scottish shower, shower with essential oils, massage room and a gym.
www.lodging.com /App/ViewSpecificHotelLP?masterId=25211   (395 words)

  
 Spanish Politician Killed in Zaragoza, Spain
The United States strongly condemns and denounces those responsible for the assassination of Popular Party Senator Manuel Gimenez Abad on May 6 in Zaragoza, Spain.
The Spanish people, including the majority of Spain's Basque populace, have clearly demonstrated that Spaniards have no tolerance for such acts of violence.
Gimenez's family, and all the families of the recent victims of terrorist violence in Spain.
www.state.gov /r/pa/prs/ps/2001/2762.htm   (180 words)

  
 Zaragoza - Current News & Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Spain -- Struggling Spanish champions Valencia failed to win for their tenth straight match on Saturday as they were held 0-0 at home by Real Zaragoza in the...
Born in a small village near Zaragoza, in Aragon, Servet was impelled as a youth to doubt the Christian doctrine of the trinity, which he saw as an impediment...
Zaragoza turned in another entertaining performance to crush Sevilla 3-0 last week and will fancy their chances against Atletico who are likely to be without...
news.daylightonline.com /2003/Zaragoza.html   (5276 words)

  
 ZARAGOZA by All About Spain
Zaragoza is the culminant point in the valley of Ebro, Spain's most water-bearing river, in an impressive landscape with picturesque villages and very old traditions and popular customs.
Zaragoza is one of the great monumental towns in Spain.
Zaragoza as well includes important buildings of Spanish baroque.
www.red2000.com /spain/zaragoza   (278 words)

  
 John F. Kennedy Space Center - Space Shuttle Transoceanic Abort Landing (TAL) Sites
Zaragoza AB was designated a TAL site in 1983 and is the primary TAL site for high-inclination launches.
Today the Zaragoza Spanish Air Force retains its status as a TAL site through cooperative agreements between the US government (NASA) and the government of Spain, and between the US Department of Defense (DOD) and the Spanish Ministry of Defense.
Through the agreement negotiated between the US and Spanish militaries, NASA has retained the sole use of a hangar complex that is used as the operations and storage building.
www-pao.ksc.nasa.gov /kscpao/nasafact/talspainz.htm   (273 words)

  
 Zaragoza-L&S
This church is one of the most visited places in all of Spain.
The rest of the Roman fortifications, of 3rd century, are a landmark of Zaragoza.
In Zaragoza there are plenty of places to go.
www.users.nac.net /kreiner/Zaragoza.htm   (282 words)

  
 Zaragoza Hotels - Compare Discount Hotels in Zaragoza, Spain.
HISTORICAL CENTER *ZARAGOZA * - Zaragoza, ES This lovely hotel is strategically located in the heart of the historic city center, next to Zaragoza's shopping district and only five minutes from the Basilica del Pilar.
CITY CENTRE OF ZARAGOZA - Zaragoza, ES The Hotel Paris is located in the heart of the city's commercial and financial district, about 500 yards from the Basilica del Pilar and close to the conference center.
CITY CENTER OF ZARAGOZA - Zaragoza, ES Inaugurated in October 2000 and located in the center of the commercial and business area of the city, this quality establishment elegantly combines modern and classic styles placing the guest in...more...
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 MandrivaUsers.org -> Use of OSS proposed in Zaragoza - Spain   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
According to this (wired.com) (english) and this (psoe.es) (spanish), Socialist party Candidate for mayor of Zaragoza, Alberto Belloch, is proposing as a base for his campaign the adoption of Free/open Source Software in the region, and the creation of "Open Cities".
The Linux distro he is "working on" is called Augustux (from Zaragoza's ancient name, Caesar Augusta), put together by the local LUG.
Just for the record, Extremadura, another region of Spain adopted the Open Software for their administration one or two years ago.
mandrivausers.org /index.php?showtopic=5059   (261 words)

  
 Car Hire in Zaragoza Airport Spain from carhire.co.uk
When looking for a car in Zaragoza Airport it can be hard to find or expensive, that is why our pre-booking car rental will leave you to enjoy your holiday in Zaragoza Airport.
Zaragoza Airport is located 10kms from Zaragoza, capital of the Autonomous Region of Aragon.
Although the airport caters mainly to domestic scheduled flights, it is increasing its routes to major European cities in a bid to attract more tourists to this exciting region of Spain.
www.carhire.co.uk /car-hire/zaragoza-airport.html   (288 words)

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