Description of the attraction
Those traveling through the picturesque places of northern Spain should definitely visit one of the best winter resorts located in the northwestern part of the Aragonese Pyrenees - the city of Jaca. The city has an area of 412, 22 sq. Km. and belongs to the province of Huesca.
This is a beautiful ancient city that has experienced many historical events over the long period of its existence. The date of foundation of the city is not known for certain, but it is believed that it was formed in the first millennium BC. During excavations carried out in this area, fragments of Iberian ceramics, metal swords, coins dating back to the 2nd century BC, as well as many other artifacts, revealing the long history of the city, were found.
In ancient times, Jaca was an important trade center due to its location at the intersection of trade routes. In 1077, during the reign of Sancho Ramirez, Jaca was declared the first capital of the Kingdom of Aragon. At the same time, a new royal palace was erected in the city.
From the Middle Ages, when the city of Jaca experienced its true heyday, the majestic Cathedral of St. Peter, built in the 11th century in the Romanesque style and is the oldest cathedral in the country, a powerful pentagonal citadel built at the end of the 16th century, the Puente Bridge, have survived to this day. 15th century San Miguel, the Diocesan Museum of the city of Jaca, which contains magnificent frescoes from the Romanesque and Gothic periods.
In addition to its rich history, Jaca undoubtedly attracts tourists and travelers with its magnificent nature and beautiful landscapes.
