Top Things to do in Aragonian Pyrenees
10 Sights & Landmarks in Aragonian Pyrenees That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Aragonian Pyrenees, Spain including Mirador Santa Marina, Iglesia de San Saturnino, Cathedral of Jaca, Monastery of San Juan de la Pena, Plaza Mayor, Iglesia de Santa Maria, El Sarcofago de Dona Sancha, Ermita de San Benito, Ermita de Santa Elena, Ermita de Sarsa.
Restaurants in Aragonian Pyrenees
1. Mirador Santa Marina
2. Iglesia de San Saturnino
3. Cathedral of Jaca
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 720 reviews
The Cathedral of St Peter the Apostle is a Roman Catholic church located in Jaca, in Aragon, Spain. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jaca. It is the first Romanesque cathedral built in Aragon (1070s - early 12th century)and one of the oldest in the Iberian peninsula. Its current appearance is the result of later additions and modifications introduced especially in the early modern period (from the late XVth to late XVIIIth century). Don´t hesitate to visit us!
Reviewed By SallyKatharine
The cathedral of St Peter in Java was ordered by Ramiro I, first king of Aragón, and built by Sancho Ramirez, the second. The original building dates from the eleventh century, and there are elements of other eras, from Romanesque to Gothic to Plateresque to Baroque. There are many curious features, including the silver coffers under the altar containing the bones of ancient saints, the statue of the "holy trinity" a copy of Michaelangelo's Moses, the ceiling of the apse, painted by Miguel de Bayeu. I'm very fond of the wrought iron railings around the two side chapels which are a thousand years old and come from little churches. The side door of the cathedral is decorated with Romanesque capitals (the originals in the museum) the most famous of which is David and the musicians. I could go on, but the thing to do is visit, see it for yourself!
4. Monastery of San Juan de la Pena
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,241 reviews
Reviewed By AlbertSalichs - Manresa, Spain
Monastery of San Juan de la Peña (really two monasteries, the old and new ones) is located in the surroundings of Jaca, on mountains. In fact, it is also a picnic place, where can come all family to stay a day with a childen park and picnic tables close to the parking. Also, near the parking there is the new monastery, where you can see remains and a exposition about the history of old and new ones. Really interesting. After, we catch a bus to go to the old monastery (some kilometers far) and we could visit it in a guided visit. It is a building inside the rocks, so it is wonderful and curious. The guided visit was very interesting and the last cloister is fantastic. A very recommendable visit.
5. Plaza Mayor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 913 reviews
Reviewed By johnhouston2 - Knaresborough, United Kingdom
As the size of the car park suggests, Ainsa is most definitely on the tourist trail, yet when we visited it was blissfully quiet. Having parked the car, we walked through the large empty square in the fort and my immediate thoughts were that Ainsa is over-hyped. Fortunately, the Plaza Major is the next one along and it is beautiful. The cobbled square is surrounded by lovely old buildings with archways at ground level that give access to cool walkways and the various shops and restaurants within. After having a stroll around the lovely village, we sat at an outdoor table in the square enjoying coffee and simply enjoying the peace and quiet of this enchanting place. And having said that, I realise how lucky we were and that when the tourist coaches arrive it won’t be quite as peaceful.
6. Iglesia de Santa Maria
7. El Sarcofago de Dona Sancha
8. Ermita de San Benito
9. Ermita de Santa Elena
10. Ermita de Sarsa
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