El Mirador de las 4 Culturas // The Viewpoint of the 4 Cultures

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Hola querido hiver.

Hoy subiremos a las alturas para ver la ciudad de Zaragoza desde un ángulo diferente. Esta ha sido la primera vez que subía al Torreón de la Zuda, que es como se llama este edificio. He pasado cientos de veces junto a él pero no recuerdo haber entrado nunca.

Su uso actual es como oficina de turismo, pero en sus más de mil años de historia ha pasado por ser parte del alcázar musulmán, palacio cristiano, cárcel... en fin, que ha estado bien aprovechado. Lo que vemos ahora es la restauración lo más fiel posible a como era en el siglo XVI.

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El acceso al Torreón de la Zuda se realiza atravesando una pasarela que nos permite salvar los restos de muralla romana sin deteriorarlos. No olvidemos que estamos en una ciudad de más de dos mil años, repleta de restos arqueológicos en el subsuelo.

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Entramos a un pequeño recibidor cuyos detalles decorativos nos recuerdan al arte mudéjar, tan presente en Aragón. A la izquierda está el mostrador de información y a la derecha una pequeña exposición de los diferentes materiales que podemos solicitar en él, todos dirigidos al turista.

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A la derecha encontramos las escaleras, única forma de acceder al mirador. El reducido espacio impide la instalación de un ascensor que salve el desnivel. Al principio son cómodas, pero cuando vas por la tercera planta se nota el sobreesfuerzo... ¡y todavía quedan dos pisos más!

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Al llegar arriba, sin embargo, comprendemos que el esfuerzo ha merecido la pena. Ante nosotros se despliega una pequeña sala con ventanales en todos sus costados, una panorámica de 360º de Zaragoza. Las cuatro culturas que la han poblado (íbera, romana, musulmana y cristiana) están incluidas en la ciudad del presente.

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Los paneles informativos instalados nos indican los principales lugares de interés de la ciudad y gracias al perfil fotográfico de la parte superior podemos localizarlos. Una vez hecho esto, vamos a asomarnos cada ventanal.

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La vista hacia la avenida de César Augusto, con las Murallas Romanas en primer plano, semiocultas por los árboles y el Mercado Central al fondo, son impresionantes.

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¿Y qué decir al ver frente a tus ojos las torres del Pilar? Nunca las había visto así, el estómago me dio un vuelco de la emoción. Perece que las puedas tocar solo con estirar el brazo.

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Terminamos la vuelta asomándonos al Ebro y mirando hacia los Pirineos, pues hacia allí se prolonga el puente de Santiago. El día despejado permite adivinar su silueta casi difuminada al fondo, sobre los edificios, si amplías la foto.

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Bajar las escaleras, esta vez con mucho menos esfuerzo, nos devuelve a la planta calle y a la perspectiva cotidiana.

Hasta la próxima publicación. Mientras tanto, ¡cuídate!

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English

Hi, dear hiver.

Today we will climb to the heights to see the city of Zaragoza from a different angle. This was the first time I had climbed the Torreón de la Zuda, which is the name of this building. I have passed by it hundreds of times but I don't remember ever going inside.

It is currently used as a tourist office, but in its more than thousand years of history, it has been part of a Muslim fortress, a Christian palace, a prison... in short, it has been put to good use. What we see now is a restoration that is as faithful as possible to how it was in the 16th century.

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Access to the Torreón de la Zuda is via a walkway that allows us to cross the remains of the Roman wall without damaging them. Let's not forget that we are in a city that is over two thousand years old, full of archaeological remains underground.

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We enter a small reception area whose decorative details remind us of Mudejar art, so prevalent in Aragon. On the left is the information desk and on the right is a small display of the different materials available, all aimed at tourists.

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On the right are the stairs, the only way to access the viewpoint. The limited space prevents the installation of a lift to overcome the difference in height. At first they are comfortable, but when you reach the third floor you start to feel the strain... and there are still two more floors to go!

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Upon reaching the top, however, we realise that the effort was worth it. Before us is a small room with windows on all sides, offering a 360º panoramic view of Zaragoza. The four cultures that have populated it (Iberian, Roman, Muslim and Christian) are all represented in the city today.

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The information panels installed indicate the main places of interest in the city, and thanks to the photographic profile at the top, we can locate them. Once this is done, let's take a look at each window.

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The view towards César Augusto Avenue, with the Roman walls in the foreground, half-hidden by trees, and the Central Market in the background, is breathtaking.

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And what can you say when you see the towers of El Pilar right before your eyes? I had never seen them like that before, and my stomach did a somersault with excitement. It seems like you could touch them just by stretching out your arm.

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We ended the tour by looking out over the Ebro River and towards the Pyrenees, as the Santiago Bridge extends in that direction. The clear day allows you to make out its almost blurred silhouette in the background, above the buildings, if you enlarge the photo.

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Going down the stairs, this time with much less effort, brings us back to the ground floor and our everyday perspective.

Until the next post. In the meantime, take care!

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The beautiful view of and making it for the memories ❤️

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Yes, I hope to be able to repeat the visit in the future. 🤗

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Good morning, dear friend @palomap3

I love places like these, full of stories; I'm passionate about period architecture, and I really appreciate the little details that make them unique.

How great that you were finally able to access the building and show us the city from another perspective.

Beautiful shots! I appreciate you sharing this beauty.

Have a great day.

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The building has always been there, but I never had the opportunity to see inside it. I was fascinated by the views; I expected less of a panorama from above. You know we share an interest in historical places, so it's great to exchange ideas and learn from each other. 😁

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Me encantó subir esas escaleras, casi sentí el frescor que pueden dar las paredes y claro que valió la pena subir, ver las torres del Pilar desde ese ángulo es una vista exclusiva!!

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Ya sabes dónde subiremos cuando vuelvas a visitar Zaragoza. 😁 Y cuando bajemos te invito a un helado, de turrón o del sabor que prefieras. 🍧

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Thank you for sharing. I am putting g Zaragoza on my list to visit. I love this kind of history

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Buenos días, Paloma. Esas torres se ven espectaculares siempre, pero esta mañana mucho más.

Gracias.

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Los días soleados, que son la mayoría, el Pilar y sus alrededores se ven radiantes. Los tejados del Pilar con sus colores son una gozada. Me alegra que te gusten las vistas. 😘

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Wow, this looks like such a fun climb and totally worth the views! I love how you captured the city from above. And the towers of El Pilar look incredible up close like that. Zaragoza seems full of stories at every corner, and your photos bring it to life so well.

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I almost suffocated, but I made it to the top! 😂 Zaragoza has stories to tell in every corner. I love learning them and now I also enjoy sharing them here. I am in love with my city. 🥰

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That city looks so beutiful from above my friend. And it is very interesting to learmn how they are still being used from different religions ruler in the past. :)
!PIZZA !LUV

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I think it's a miracle that these buildings have survived until now. It was normal to reuse materials, so the only ones that have survived are those that have been in constant use. Thank you for visiting. 🤗

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The photos from the viewpoint are amazing! Pretty sure this one is deserving of a Top 3 spot for Travel Digest! Thanks for sharing!

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It reached an honorable mention and I’m happy for that, hehe. Thanks for your visit and appreciating. 🥰

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Wow, excellent article!... And what high-caliber photographs to illustrate this @palomap3 friend!... Cpngratulations and thanks for sharing!... Have a great week!

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Thank you so much, I’m glad you liked them. 🤗

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Ohh, your photos are stunning.. It really gave justice to detailed architecture around you 😁.. The staircase?? whew, it made me a bit dizzy there 😂..
The idea of putting those windows on all sides of the tower is awesome.. It's like exploring the whole city with just a few steps.. The information panels and the pictures they've put beside the window were also helpful.. You''ll read about the place with its history (I guess) and see it at the same time.. 👍👍
And the best part?? your stomach doing somersaults.. 🤣😆
Thanks for sharing your breathtaking exploration @palomap3.. Have a wonderful day..

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I can feel your dizziness, believe me, hehe. If there's one thing I've learned from visiting places of interest, it's that the more hidden they are, the greater the reward. It was worth reaching the top, even if I was almost out of breath. 😂 Thank you so much for your visit and for your @topcomment you made me laugh. 😆

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Thanks for the selection!! I’m grateful to share the beautiful place where I live. ❤️

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You are very welcome @palomap3! it was well deserved. ☀️
We are already looking forward to reading more about your adventures!

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Hi Paloma, maybe I miss you but this publication brings me a strange feeling, as if I had already been there. Strange feeling and, at the same time, very pleasant. Something like that in addition to having been shared the visit with two wonderful beings. My things. The last photoraphy is spectacular.

A very big hug.

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That's an interesting déjà vu you have there, because I felt the same way, hehe. But I had to come back another day to take the photos of the exterior. That day I was so excited that I completely forgot about it, and it felt very strange to talk about a tower that couldn't be seen. 😂 And I also took the photos in epic disorder, practically the opposite of how they should have been. I definitely wasn't where I needed to be. Although I was very happy. A big hug! 😘

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Oh wow, What a nice pictures! It seems like you've bring to that wonderful places. Thank you for sharing this ❤️

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The best thing is that I don’t need to move out of the city where I live, hehe. We have lots of interesting places to explore and share. Thanks for appreciating!

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Good night Paloma, what a wonder of building is the Torreón de la Zuda and how lucky we are to have you there, in Zaragoza. A city full of history. The pictures are a joy.

A very big hug of the @hive-spain! team 🤗

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Wow this is an interesting place ...this is really a place to be...
Thank you for sharing

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This is one of the most detailed tour I ever saw. I may not be there physically, but reading your blog made me feel like I stepped in the City of Zaragosa as well. The photos are unimaginably detailed, giving me a vivid glimpse of the Torreon de la Zuda. The descriptions and the photos are well crafted and effectively engrossed me as a reader to continue reading to the last word. Thank you for the free tour @palomap3!

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I try to do exactly what you describe, as if I were a tour guide accompanying the reader step by step. Your kind words confirm that I succeeded, hehe. Thank you for joining me on the tour, I’m glad you liked it!

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Casi increíble. España es un país muy interesante, y Zaragoza al parecer es una muestra de ello! Gracias por compartir.

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Para mí lo es, pero claro, mi opinión no es objetiva, jajaja. Gracias por apreciarlo. 🤗

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