Aragon (Aragón) - an extraordinarily beautiful region of Spain, which is always surprised by tourists and travelers with their natural contrasts: transparent lakes and deep gorges, natural sources and spacious plain greenery.
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Autonomous Community Aragon Located in the region, which is the border with France passing through the central pyrenees. This is a rather small area. Arabia is an isolated region of Spain Aragon is the most isolated. It is located in the north-east of the country, in the river basin. Ebro (EBRO), and includes the province of Wesk, Zaragoza and Teruel. The center of the region is the Aragon lowland extending along the r. Ebro and surrounded by Pyrenees, Cantabrian, Iberian and Catalan Mountains.
IN Aragon There is a large number of places protected by law. One of characteristic features The nature of Aragon is sources, mountain rivers and lakes. The calm river ebro contrasts with stormy mountain rivers. In the east, the river flows through Monkayo \u200b\u200b(Moncayo) - the highest mountain range of the Iberian system on which Laguna de Gallocanta is located.
History
- The capital of Aragon - is located in the area, where in the days of the Ancient Roman Empire there was a major trading city, which affects the political life of the country - a colony of Caesaria August. Up to 11 c. Aragon, like a small Frank County, was part of the Kingdom of Pamplona. Then Aragon gained independence, and the history of the region has since developed in close interlacing with the history of Catalonia.
In 1469, by concluding a dynastic marriage, Aragon united with Castile. This period was marked by a flourishing - no one was allowed to choose the king and use privileges.
During the struggle for the Spanish heritage in the region, the reform of political governance was carried out, as a result of which local government was completely eliminated.
Napoleonic Wars (or "Wars for Independence", as their Spaniards call) inflicted significant damage to the political and economic state of Aragon. Migration of the peasant population in Madrid and the city of Catalonia, which have become massive, also undermined the potential of the region.
Attractions and rest
The zone, particularly interesting for tourists, is located in the north of Aragon in the Pyrenees. This region Attractive for climbers, kayak, lovers descend on rivers on the rafts. In addition, great popularity Aragonenjoys lovers of mountain bikes lovers mountain Ski..
Aragon is located one of the most famous and large ski resorts In Spain - Formigal (Formigal). Located near the town of Salien de Galohe, in the Western Pyrenees area. Hence the hand to the border with France (the distance is only 5 km). In the central part of the resort, an excellent tourist infrastructure was created - the system of apartments and hotels. The highest point of Formigal is located at 2 km 250 m. The lower station is located at 1510 m. On the tracks total length 147 km Located 37 lifts. The resort creates 147 tracks of various levels.
Natural sources I. mineral water do Aragon Unusually attractive for those who want to feel the healing power of thermal waters.
The healing properties of local sources are known since the Romans. Treated with local water and Arabs. Since then, thermal baths have been preserved here. Modern recreation complexes Aragon offer their guests a large number of cosmetic and therapeutic procedures.
Ordes National Park (Parque Nacional Ordesa) - the oldest national Park Spain created in 1918. It covers an area of \u200b\u200b15600 hectares. Polon is full of green valleys, filled with waterfalls and alpine slopes covered with flowers, including wild violets, edelweices and orchids. The park is just as beautiful for hiking tourismlike this - for descent on the rafts and climbing the mountains.
Loarre Castle(), striking with its magnificence, "played" one of the main roles in many films on historical topics. In this impregnable citadel, in the territory of which the monastery of San Juan de la Pena is located, the Garlary bowl was kept - ancient legends say about it.
The castle built in the Romanesque style is one of the most striking military-civil destinations in the region. In addition, this is the Romanesque fortress that reached us in a non-destructive form (it differs from other similar buildings in Europe).
Small town Albarrasin () In the province of Teruel - this is the "most beautiful city of Spain" - according to the experts of the tourism industry. This Aragonian city is a bright reminder of the times of Moorish domination on the Pyrenees.
Cities
(Zaragoza) - a region of the region and one of the most majestic and ancient cities in Spain. Saragoza was founded by the Romans in 27 to our era. In the old days, the city was surrounded by the walls of White Marble and called it the "White City". The city keeps on its streets and in his museums a huge historical heritage left after the Romans and since the times of Muslim Spain.
Alghafferia Palace (Palacio de la Aljaferia) - The treasure of the Zaragoza and the pearl of the Moorish style in Spain - was built behind the walls of the old city in the XI century al-Muktadir.
Teruel (Teruel) - a very peculiar city in Aragon, where the architecture in the style of Mudjar is perfectly represented, in which the compositions of gothic are combined with the features of Moorish art.
The most interesting buildings are a cathedral with beautiful bell tower and the church of St. Martin (San Martnn), Holy Pedro (San Pedro) and Church of Ela Salvador.
Huesca (Huesca) - In Weske, located at the foot of the Pyrenees, visitors are waiting for natural corners and medieval buildings of incredible beauty. Huesca is a lively shopping city, the Economic Center of the Upper Aragon.
Holidays culture
Aragon retained inheritance from the past architectural monuments, churches, castles. This is one of the centers of the Spanish culture of the Middle Ages - which is currently in force.
Khota(Jota) - is the most famous and popular traditional dance and song. She appeared in Aragon in the XVIII century.
Traditional holidays, preserved folklore and handicraft production complement the list of attractions of this extraordinary Aragon.
Kitchen
Popular population and tourists have a dish of bread crumbs with smoked sausage and pepper - Migas de Pastor. It can be enjoyed in almost any Aragon's institution - from a budget to expensive, where the chefs offer their own variations of Migas.
Arriving in Aragon, it is impossible to deny yourself the pleasure to try the products of local cheesers and a variety of cheese dishes. One of the most popular cheese varieties here - trondchon (Queso de Tronchón), the mention of which is found in the works of Cervantes.
The distinguishing feature of the Trondchon is its shape (head in the center of the distance inside). Ancient recipe states that this cheese must be withstanding in a cave. But according to modern culinary trends, it is done in the chambers.
When there is a speech about the kitchen of Aragon, it is impossible not to mention cylindron.. This sauce is extinguished, as easy to guess, is made on the basis of chili pepper. For fans of meat, the Aragon's chefs offer POLLO A LA Chilindrón - roasted ciglock, which is then stealing in a vegetable mixture with the addition of Hamon, Wines and Spices.
As a dessert in Aragonian cafes and restaurants offer apricots in wine Melocotón CON VINO).
Aragon - the autonomous region of the Kingdom of Spain, which leads its origin from Kingdom Aragon. It is located in the north of the peninsula in the central flow of the Ebro River and directly borders with France. The neighbors of Aragon on the Pyrenean Peninsula are: Catalonia (East), Comunidad Valensiana (Southeast), Castile La Mancha (South), Castile-and-Leon (South-West), La Rioja (South-West) and Navarre ( west). The Statute of the Autonomous Region recorded that Aragon is a "historical nation".
In the past, the kingdom of Aragon, as well as: the county of Barcelona, \u200b\u200bthe kingdom of Mallorca and Valencia was part of the historical association called "Aragon Corona" (Corona de aragon).
FROM 1978
The age of Aragon is the autonomous region of the Kingdom of Spain, which includes three provinces: Huesca, Teruel and Zaragoza. Capital autonomous region - saragoza city.
National holiday "Day Aragon" coincides with the day St. Georgeand noticed April 23.
Geography and climate
The central part of Aragon lies in the Valley of the Ebro River, at height 150 – 300 m. above sea level). And to the north and south of her, the mountain chains of the Pyrenees Mountains and the Iberian system take up.
IN Aragon PyreneySeparating Spain from France, are the main peaks of this mountain chain,. First among equal mount Aneto(Aneto) height 3404
m. followed by it: Postess (Posets) - 3.371
m; Lost Mountain (Monte Perdido / Monte Perdido) - 3355
m, Perdigo (Perdiguero) - 3221
m; Cotuel (Cotiella) - 2912
m. The river beds form a number of Pyrenean valleys: Anso (Veras River); Echo (River Aragon Subordan); Canfranc (Aragon River); Tena (River Galoj) and Brother-Ainsa Benasque (River Ara, Sink Eser). In the mountains surrounding these valleys is located National Park Ordesa and Monte Perdido Parque Nacional de Ordesa y Monte Perdido).
The foothills of the Pyrenean Mountains are formed by several Sierra. The greatest height 2077
m reaches Sierra de Guara. Special beauty is distinguished by the reddish cliffs located near the town of Ayerbe (Ayerbe).
Mountains of the Iberian system There are no well-defined single geological structure on the territory of Aragon. Therefore, two zones usually allocate in them. One is called - the Iberian Hall system (Mount Monkayo \u200b\u200b- 2313
m.), and the other is the Iberian system of Teruel. The latter is the Sierra Albarrasin, Gudara and Havalhambre, as well as Serrania Maestrasgo.
Most of the Aragon rivers are the tributaries of his main river - Ebro.. A huge reservoir length 110
km created on this river directly on the border with Catalonia, wears a proud name - Aragon Sea. Official name This reservoir is embals de mekinenza (Embalse de Mequinenza).
Climate Aragongenerally considered moderately continentalBut this is a fairly conditional definition, since an inhomogeneous terrain relief (the Pyrenean Axis with the Eternal Glaciers on the vertices is held in the north) leads to significant climatic variations in different zones of Aragon. The average temperatures are highly dependent on the height above sea level. Summer the temperature in the valleys can reach 40 °C. In the mountains of winter long and temperature there is much lower than on the plain.
HISTORICAL FACTS
Capital of the region - Zaragoza It is located on the site of the large Roman city of Caesaria Augusta, the formerly major trading and political center of the province of Spain Cateriore. The first mention of Aragon is contained in the documents. 828 G., who recorded the birth of the Little Frank County between the Rivers of Aragon and Aragon Subordan. Before XI century it was part of Kingdom of Pamplona. After the death of King Navarre Sancho "El Major" County gained independence. The greatest contribution to the expansion of the borders and the strengthening of the power of the Kingdom of Aragon made Ramiro I. and Alfonso I. (Warrior - Batalador). By the way, after the death of Alfonso happened Curious story. King was elected his brother Ramiro II. (Monk), who was indeed a monk and, as a result, could not (did not have the right) leave behind the legitimate heir. I had to contact the dad for a special resolution, which was given, and the heirs appeared on the world, Petronill. After that, Ramiro again went to the monastery, leaving Aragon with the girl, but without the king. The decision was found in the face of Count Barcelona - Ramon Berneger IV.. He became her husband a little petronill. Since then, for a long time, the history of Aragon was inextricably linked with the history of Catalonia. It is worth noting that the Aragonian knew differed in great independence and the king here really chose. This confirms the text oath to loyalty: "We, who are worthy as well as you, make you by our king and senor to protect our rights and freedoms, and if not, then no". Sounds meaningfully.
After wedding Fernando II Aragonsky from Isabelle I Castilskayawhich took place in 1469
the year in Valladolid, there was a gradual association of Aragon with Castile. During the fight for the Spanish legacy between Bourbon and Habsburg, Aragon supported not the direction. Winner, Philip V Bourbon He conducted a reform of government. As a result, Aragonian knew her privileges, and local authorities were dissolved. In the period "War for Independence" (so in Spain is called War with Napoleon) Zaragoza It was almost completely destroyed, which led to the further weakening of the economic and political potential of Aragon. Mass migration played a negative role XIX.century, when the peasants are in search best Life Leaving B. big cities Aragon and Catalonia, as well as in Madrid. History Aragon. XX century, for small exceptions, repeats the story of the whole Spain. During civil War Aragon was divided into two zones - supporters of the Republic (East) and Frankists (West). Especially cruel fights walked for possession Teruhel. After death Franco. The gradual recovery of civil liberties and the transition to democracy began. As a result of democratic transformations, 1982
The year was adopted the Statute of the Autonomous Region and the local parliament (Cortesa) was restored, the local government (La Diputasion Heneral) and Justice. In May 1992
The year was developed and entered into force a new statute. The last edition of the Statute relates to 2007
year. IN 2008
The International Exhibition Expo took place in Zaragoza. 
LANGUAGE
In Aragon, as in the rest of Spain, is official spanish (Castilsky) language. In addition, in some regions in the north, people speak aragon (Aragona). On the border with Catalonia, various dialects of the Catalan language are common. Although these two local languages \u200b\u200bare not official, the law "On cultural Heritage»Provides the obligation of autonomy authorities to ensure their preservation.
Administrative-territorial division
Aragon is divided by 3
Provinces: Zaragoza,
Huesca andTaruel With the capitals in the cities of the same name. Another administrative-territorial unit Aragon is comarski., at the moment, has 32
a plus 1
delimitason Comarskal.
Decisions on issues related to the competence of local authorities of the Autonomous Region are taken as part of their authority: Cortez Aragon (parliament), The president(head of autonomy), Diputacion Henerala de Aragon (government) and Husticia de Aragon(judicial branch). 
Total in Cortes Aragon 67
deputies that meet in Palace Alhafferia(Zaragoza).
Transport network
Railway transport.
IN 2003
the year was commissioned a line of high-speed trains "Ave" between Madrid and Lledia (Catalonia), with stops in Catalajude (Aragon) and Saragosa(Aragon). IN 2008
the year was commissioned another plot of this high-speed highway, which connected Saragosu. from Barcelona.
Also, by train of Zaragoza, you can reach Huesca, Teruel and other cities in Spain .
Car roads
Road network in Aragon has 10 700
km Highway with solid coating, of which 2200
Km refer to the category of national (are managed by the Central Government of Spain).
The most significant road Aragon:
A-2or "Autovia de Nordeste" is the main road between Madrid and Barcelona (via Zaragoza).
AR 2.(Autopista de Nordeste) - highway between the Saragosa and the Catalan city of El Vendlel. (Paid road).
A-23.or "Autovia Mudejar" from the Valencian city of Sagunto to the Tunnel somport, connects all the capitals of the autonomous region - Teruel, Saragosu and UES. Currently is in various stages of reconstruction. Plots on which the multibinal movement is not yet organized are indicated on the maps as N-330..
A-68. or "Autovia del Ebro" between Miranda del Ebro (Navarre) and the Aragonian city of WaldeaGood (Nizhny Aragon) is in different stages of readiness. If the site on the territory of Navarre is almost over, the Aragon segment is still functions only in separate areas in the Zaragoza area. Not reconstructed areas have designation N-232.
AR 68. Or AUTOPISTA VASCO-ARAGONESA - between Bilbao and Zaragoza. (Paid road).
Special caution should be taken when driving on some sections of the highway N II. and N-232. (where they have only one strip in each direction).
Saragoza Airport,
Located 10 km from the capital of Aragon. From it, flights are carried out in a row of Spanish and foreign cities: Seville, San Torgo de Compostela, Palma de Mallorca, Lisbon, Rome, Milan, etc.
TRADITIONS
In Aragon there is its own national musical tradition - khota (Jota Aragonesa), in which dance and singing were intertwined. This music genre, as we know it now, was formed at the end of the XVIII - early XIX centuries. 
Accordion is one of the most common musical instruments.
Aragon residents are passionate fans barabana. On holidays drum fraction is heard everywhere.
The largest folk festival Aragon "Folk Festival of Pyreneev"Festival Folklórico de Los Pirineos), which has been held since 1963, one year in Hake (Jaca), and next to Olon Saint Marie (Oloron-Sainte-Marie). The second is no less interesting cultural event Aragon - "Folklore Competition in Terwell" MUESTRA DE FOLCLORE DE TERUEL).
GASTRONOMY
Aragon cuisine is quite diverse. It is widely used vegetables grown in the Ebro Valley, and meat (beef and lamb). Love local residents and fish, the benefit of Trout in large quantities inhabits local rivers.
The most famous Aragon dishes: migas de Pastor, ternascular Del Aragon, la Borraha, el Cardo, las Chiethas, las Torttas, la Longanisa(smoked sausage), la carne and la pastor,
los Krespilos,
el Polo (hen) al Cylindron.
Olive oil, honey, and peaches (Teruel) - are considered one of the best in Spain.
Honored Slava use red wines (Tinto) from grapes grown in the so-called. Zones of controlled origin (DO): Somotano (Somontano), Campo de Borja (Campo de Borja), Kariñena (Catalayud). 
Famous Aragon Cheese Keso de TronchonQUESO DE TRONCHón) awarded the mention of the "Encyclopedia of Spanish Life" - the novel "Don Quixote". It is made from a mixture of sheep and goat milk. Other no less distinguished brands of local cheeses (Keso): Echo-I-Ansen (Queso Hecho Y Ansó), Biesencas (Queso de Biescas), El Burgo (El Burgo), Manuel Montcons (Manuel Monclús).
Holidays
Aragon Day Notes 23
April. 
Residents of Aragon love holidays as well as their neighbors from other regions of Spain. So that Good afternoon (Seven Santa), Christmasand Vochvov Day (Reyes Magos), Carnival and other nationwide holidays celebrate here fun and with a big sweep. The holy patrons of cities and villages is not forgotten. Local holidays are held annually in their honor.
Holidays of national tourist importance in Aragon announced:
- processions of drummers in various cities province Teruel, during the Catholic Easter Celebration (Alcaniz, Albalate de Arzobispo, Alcorisa, Andorra, Calanda, Hijar, La Puebla de Hijar, Samper de Calanda, Urrea de Gaen).
Holy week (Semana Santa En teruel) - Catholic Easter holiday in Teruel.
May Friday Day May (Fiesta de Primer Viernes De Mayo) - in the city of Khaka (Jaca), Huesca Province.
Romery St. Peter (Romeria San Pablo) in the town of Camarena de la Sierra (Camarena De La Sierra) in the province of Teruel (Teruel) - in the last Saturday and Sunday of June.
Holidays San Lorenzo(Fiestas de San Lorenzo) in Huesca - August 9-15.
Holiday culture (Fiestas Culturales) in the town of Camarena de la Sierra (Camarena de La Sierra), Teruel Province (Teruel) - August 13 - 15.
Holiday in honor of San Bartolome (Fiestas En Honor A San Bartolome) In the Toruel Province (Teruel) Province - August 21 - 25.
Holiday in honor of San Augustina and San Atilano (Fiestas En Honor A San Augustin Y San Atilano) - in Sipotegato (Cipotegato), Tarazona, Saragoza Province (Zaragoza) - 08-201 - 01.09.
Holiday in honor of San Vicente Ferrera (Fiestas Patronales de Graus en Honor Del Santo Cristo Y San Vicente Ferrer) in the town of Grasca (Graus), Huesca Province - 12 - 15.09.
St. Matthew(San Mateo) in Camarena de la Sierra (Camarena de La Sierra), Teruel Province (Teruel) - 18-20.09.
– 12.10.
Reserves
Valle De Ordesa (Valle de Ordesa) became the first National Park in the country in 1918
year, thanks to the efforts of the Frenchman Lucien Brie, who "leuctivated" the Spanish government is permanent requests for the establishment in these places of the reserve. Royal Decree Ot 16
August 1918
year by protected territories was announced 2100
ha. IN 1982
The year was significantly increased area of \u200b\u200bprotected territories (15,608 hectares) and the reserve received a new name: "National Park of Ordes and Monte Perdido". Height difference in the reserve is 2600
m ( Anisklo – 750
m above sea level and mountain Monte Perdido - 3550
m). On the other side of Pyrineev, there is a "French Pyrenees National Park", the border of which is directly in contact with the Aragon "Brother". IN 1997
the Zone of Ordes - Vinyamal declared UNESCO with a biosphere reserve. The national park and the protected area adjacent to it is located on the territory of the following municipalities: Torla ,
Broth ,
Fanlo ,
Telia Sin ,
Puertolas and Bjels.
World Heritage of Mankind and other sights
IN 1986
Historical year center of the city of Teruel,built in style Mudehar., UNESCO was declared by the world heritage of mankind. IN 2001
The list was fulfilled by other aragon monuments built in this style:
Tower, dome and roofing of Santa Maria de Mediavilla Cathedral; Tower and Church of San Pedro; San Martin Church Tower; Tower of Church Del Salvador in Terwell .
Apside, Claustro and Tower Colekhiat (Churches) Santa Maria in Cataalajud.
Parish Church Santa Tecla In Servers de la Canyada .
Church of Santa Maria. in the town of Tobed. .
Architectural elements of Mudjar style, preserved in the palace Alhaferia (Aljaferia) as well tower of the Parish Church San Pablo; Apside and Dome of the Cathedral of La SEO –
in Zaragoza. But not only these monuments of the past Aragon are worthy of attention.
Great loarre Castle Perfectly played the role of impregnable citadel in a variety of historical films. According to ancient legends in the monastery of San Juan de la Pena, the mysterious bowl of grail was kept. On the scene of the Roman theater in ancient city CESARY AUGUSTA (Zaragoza) still go antique dramas. The memory of the times of Moorish domination in the Pyrenean Peninsula thoroughly protects albarrasin city. Churches in cities and villages (Khaka, Huesca), especially those that lie on the pilgrimage path "Kamino de Santiago" - full of sculptural and picturesque masterpieces. Amazing natural corner - (province of Teruel) entails the incomparable beauty of the mountain landscape.
Big map of the sights of Aragon With the translation of the designations into Russian.
and with several neighboring regions of the country. The area is located on the territory of the Pyrenean Peninsula and occupies most of the Aragonian plain, possessing fabulous natural landscapes, with an abundance of rivers and lakes, dry steppes, mountainous arrays, as well as deciduous and coniferous forests.
Features
The Aragon includes 3 provinces: Zaragoza, Teruel and Huesca. Each of them is divided into areas that include several cities. The foundation of the region's economy is agriculture, sugar, oil, flourishing, metalworking and chemical industry, as well as winemaking and aluminum production. Considerable income to the regional budget brings tourism. Possessing chic natural landscapes and excellent sports opportunities, Aragon primarily attracts attention from climbers, alpine ski fans and people who come here for rest and treatment in local balneological centers. However, the most beautiful cities in the northeast of Spain, with a beautifully developed tourist infrastructure, also serve as an excellent reason in order to get acquainted with the history of this part of the country, as well as evaluate the charm and elegance of its architecture. This highlight of these places is "HOT", which is a dance and musical genre in the form of a theatrical act, symbolizing the hot spanish temperament. Culinary traditions of the region and its magnificent wines prepared from grapes growing in picturesque plantations surrounded by majestic mountain peaks are worthless attention.
general information
The territory of Aragon occupies an area of \u200b\u200bjust less than 48,000 square meters. km, and the population is about 1 million 300 thousand people. At the same time, almost half of the inhabitants are represented by the province of Saragoza and most of them speak their native to Spain Castilian. Local time lags behind Moscow for 1 hour and 2 in the summer. Time Zone UTC + 1 and UTC + 2 in the summer season. Official site www.aragon.es.
Brief excursion in history
People appeared on these lands long before our era, however, the name of the region in documentary reports is first mentioned only in the 828th year, when the Frank County was formed here, which was part of the Kingdom of Navarre. In the first half of the XI century, Aragon acquires independence, and then nearby territories are joined. During the war for the Spanish legacy, Aragon spoke on the side of the Ertzgerce Karl, and at the end of the battle under Almanca, in 1707, actually turned into a province divided into several districts. At the end of the XIX century, after the second territorial reform, Saragoza, Teruel and Huesca, and the century later, in 1982, were made in Spain on the territory of Aragon, and in 1982, in Spain, it was decided to adopt the autonomous status region that remains for it to this day.
Climate
On the weather conditions of the region, in different areas, the Mediterranean and continental climate is significantly affected. The average annual temperature directly depends on the height above sea level, although the total number of sunny days is quite large. So in the Ebro Valley, the thermometer column can rise to +40 in the summer and descend almost to 0 in winter. At higher points, the temperature is 10 degrees below. You can come here at any time of the year, depending on the purpose of the trip, because in the winter and in the summer months, the region welcomes guests.
How to get
Aragon's largest international airport is 10 km from. Wesca-Pyrineos Airport, in the area of \u200b\u200bthe capital of the Wesca Province and the Santa Sita Airfod, near the city of Khaki, which carries out private and tourist flights to a small distance.
Transport
Land moving through the region is carried out using railway and long-distance buses. And the same network is well developed, so there are usually problems with transfers in tourists, as a rule, does not occur. In addition, there is always the opportunity to take advantage of taxi services or rent a car in any of the rental points.
Main cities and resorts
The role of the capital of the region acts, which is also an administrative center of the province of the same name. The city is located on the banks of the Ebro River and is considered the fifth largest in Spain. His architectural appearance, with an abundance of buildings made in the style of Mudjar, makes admire even visiting tourists, and in close proximity to the city trait Nature ParkMany plants of which are listed in the Red Book, serves as an excellent place for walking and enjoying the natural beauty of the edge. Among the rocky mountain ranges is the city of Teruel, attracting guests with its elegant architecture and a variety of natural landscapes. At the very foot of the Pyrenees Mountains there is another provincial capital, Huesca, which has a rich cultural and historical heritage. Special attention deserved old City Haka, in addition to its unique attractions, famous for the wonderful conditions for winter sports, and Barbastro, where the outstanding writers of the Golden Age of Spanish Literature were born. Many popular tourist routes leading to protected areas begin with khaki national Park Ordesa, with his valleys, mountains and waterfalls, as well as to mountain tops Monte-Perdiro.
Among the winter resorts of the region, the ski centers of Aragon Pyrenees are distinguished, including such famous ski centers such as Astun, Bow-Taul, Bakeyra-takes and Kandanch. All of them are distinguished by the developed infrastructure and excellent conditions for riding, including beautiful tracks equipped with modern lifts and convenient transport traffic. In addition, this area is famous for excellent weather conditions and the abundance of sunny days throughout the winter season. Most of the balneological centers of the region focuses in the province of Saragoza, although they are both in Teruel and in Weske. They are characterized by high quality service, qualified personnel and effective year-round treatment, accompanied by exercise sports and a rich excursion program. In the summer, numerous climbers and connoisseurs of natural beauty are tightened in Aragon.
Attractions and entertainment
In addition to the most beautiful natural landscapes, Aragon has a mass of unique architectural structures that can be seen in various cities of the region. Historical Center In Zaragoza Casco Vieho, with his baroque basilica Nourera Señora del Pilar and the Moorish Palace of Alkhafteria, the famous monastery of San Juan de la Peña, located on the way to Santiago de Compostela, Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord and the Monastery of St. Peter in Weske, Cathedral Saint Mary from mediaville in Terwell, are only a small part of the architectural splendor to which Aragon is rich. For amateurs of active pastime, a great reason to get acquainted with the natural attractions of the region, serves a trip to the Mountains of Sierra de Guara, where a wonderful National Park spread out, with rare areas of terrain and excellent opportunities for rafting and canyoning. In addition, there are specially equipped cycling trails, as well as routes for climbers and fans of the skiing. During the year, all sorts of cities of the region are held festive events and festivals who invariably collect a huge number of people.
Kitchen
Aragon cuisine is a mixture of the traditions of the northern regions of Spain and the Mediterranean East. An important place in the preparation of dishes here is occupied by vegetable cultures such as tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, artichokes and other vegetables. Spices are often used, like basilica, anise, saffron, cinnamon, cloves and peppers. Among meat works are the most popular dishes from meat hare and partridges. Special attention should be paid to the ham theruel and cheese Trondchon, which is prepared from sheep milk. Local soups, including garlic and onions, having a unique flavoring tint, are very remarkable. Of the sweets, it is worth highlighting the candied with black chocolate, grill and all sorts of desserts prepared from fruit. As beverages, the wines of Somotano, Karinyen, Borch and Calatayud are enjoyed here.
Shopping
The most successful cities for shopping lovers are provincial capitals, Zaragoza, Teruel and Wesk. It is in them that the main trading complexes, shops, markets and boutiques are concentrated, where you can buy goods for every taste, from clothes and cosmetics to mobile phones and memorable souvenirs, depicting the most famous landmarks of the region.
Aragon is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in . Here you can have a great time, enjoying the beauty of wildlife, traveling through the territory of national parks, to experience all the advantages of winter sports, see unique architectural structures, penetrate the wonderful atmosphere of these places, and also know the culture and traditions of the Spanish North.
Alpine valleys covered with snow vertices, transparent lakes and deep gorges, the terrace of the former royal capital of Zaragoza, Knight's Castle's teeth in a remote area of \u200b\u200bMaestrasgo - this is exactly what the Motherland of the Great Goya, the most unclosed part of Spain, is the autonomous community.
Among the isolated areas of Spain, the autonomous community is the most separate. It is located in the north-east of the country in the River Erbo Pool. The center of the autonomous community Aragon - Aragon lowland, surrounded by Cantabrian, Iberian and Catalan Mountains. Central Pyrenees cut off Aragon from France.
One of the characteristic natural peculiarities of Aragon is mountain rivers and lakes, healing natural sources. Stormy mountain streams contrast with a calm River ERBO, which in the east flows through the highest mountain row of the Iberian system - Monkayo.
Aragon is one of the centers of the Spanish culture of the Middle Ages, and from the glorious past he got a huge number of architectural monuments, castles and churches. Business card of the autonomous community Aragon - Hot (jota. ), Song and at the same time dance. Hot appeared in Aragon inXVIII A century and since then no local platform is done without this rhythmic and incendiary melody.
The autonomous community of Aragon includes three provinces: Saragosu, UES and Teruel. In general, this is the most unclosed part of Spain between Pyrenees and Resa.
Zaragoza - the largest province of Aragon. More than half of all of its inhabitants live here. The city with the same name occupies the sixth place among major cities Spain. In modern Saragosa, over 600 thousand people live.
The administrative center of the WESKA province has 50 thousand inhabitants and is the Economic Center of the Upper Aragon. The city of Wesca was founded by the Iberians, then he was knitted by the Romans, the Romans were changed here by the Arabs, whose dominion of WESK was released already in 1096. Today is a shopping city, but it has a small university.
The city of Teruel is rightfully considered to be pearls of Mudjara art. Moorish architects who enjoyed special rights continued to work in Terwell until 1502, when the last mosque was closed.
The area of \u200b\u200bparticular interest for tourists is located in the north of Aragon in the Pyrenees. It is especially attractive for climbers and rafting lovers, great popularity is very popular with mountain bike fans and skiing fans.
Natural sources of healing thermal waters make Aragon by the pilgrimage site of those who want to correct and strengthen their health by applying water procedures. The healing power of local waters was known to the Ancient Romans, did not disappear with such treatment and the Arabs. Since then, thermal baths have been preserved here, and the modern recreation complexes of Aragon offer their guests a wide range of therapeutic and cosmetic procedures based on therapeutic water.
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History
People appeared on the lands, which now form the autonomous community of Aragon, still in the Dorim Epoch, but Aragon, like most of the modern regions of the North of Spain, arose in the Middle Ages. The name Aragon was first documented in a year, when there was a small Frank County between the rivers, wearing his name, Aragon (Span. Río Aragón. ) And his influx by Aragon Subordan (Span. Río Aragón Subordán. ). The territory of Aragon is up to the beginning. He was part of the Kingdom of Navarre.
Independence
In Aragon became an independent kingdom. In the king of Alfonso I dismantled to Saragos, which became the capital of Aragon, and expanded the borders of the state behind the Ebro River. Barcelona county was united in with Aragon on the basis of Personal Ulya; Then other Earths of Catalonia were included in Aragon, Argon's kings were Barcelona graphs. The County of Roussillon was joined, the Balearic Islands took place at Mavrov (where the sovereign kingdom of Mallorca, newly conquered by Aragon in -), Valencia. In - Kings Aragona established themselves in Sicily, in - in Sardinia, in due to Ulya - in the Neapolitan kingdom.
As part of the Kingdom of Aragon, Catalonia and Valencia were most economically developed, which retained significant independence (their cortes, legislation and management); Aragon itself was one of the most economically backward regions; Nevertheless, the political domination belonged to Aragon, a strong cohesive to know who provided himself with huge privileges in the exploitation of the population of both Aragon, and the land subject to him. Saragos Cortes of 1281 legally secured the heavy forms of the fortress dependence of the peasants. In the XIII-XIV centuries. The serfdom in Aragon and Catalonia strengthened (in Aragon remained until the XVII century., Unlike Catalonia, where it was destroyed by B). The policy of the Aragonian kings was determined by Cortes (appeared in Aragon B), reflecting the interests of the highest nobility. "General Privilege" Pedro III (-) B and "Privilege of Unce" Alfons of the III (-) B provided it for the right to protect their liberty with arms in hand (right up to the deployment of the king). Cancellation of the "Privileges of Ulya" in the middle of the XIV century. Interference, nobility in the management of the state, was somewhat limited; However, the power of feudal over the peasants was completely preserved.
XX century
Administrative division
| Provinces | Adm. Centre | Population, person. (2011) |
Area, km² |
Comarski. | Number of municipalities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaragoza | Zaragoza | 973 325 | 17 274 | Aranda, Bakho-Aragon-Kaspa, Campo de Belchita, Campo de Borja, Campo de Carinena, Campo de Daughter, Sinko-Villas, Comunidad de Calatayud, Ribera Alta del Ebro, Ribera-Baha del Ebro, Tarasona-I-El Monkayo, Valdehalon, Zaragoza | |
| Huesca | Huesca | 227 609 | 15 636 | Alto-Galje, Bakho-Sinka, Sinka-Medio, Oyia de Huesca, Hasteania, La La La La Laja, Monegros, Ribugors, Somotano de Barbastro | |
| Teruel | Teruel | 144 607 | 14 808 | Bakho-Martin, Hiloka, Cuencas-Mineras, Andorra-Sierra de Arcos, Big Teoruel, Maestrazgo, Sierra de Albarrasin, Hutwarbra, Matnarrania |
Demography
The population of the provincial capitals:
- Zaragoza (Span. Zaragoza. ) - 647 373.
- Huesca (Span. Huesca. ) - 48 530.
- Teruel (Span. Teruel ) - 33 238.
Language situation
Most of Aragon residents speak Castilian (Spanish) language, which is official. In some parts of the region, carriers of the Aragone and Catalan languages \u200b\u200blive.
- Castilsky is an official language and distributed throughout the region. Local Castilsky has distinctive features caused by the influence of the Aragon.
- In Aragon, they speak small settlements in Wesk. The total number of carriers is about 12,000.
- In Catalan, they speak some mosquitoes in the east of Aragon, in the so-called France.
Aragon Cortesa are the aragon legislative body. Cortez includes 67 deputies, currently separated by 5 parties (PSOE, PAR, CHA,). Cortesa are located in the Alhafferia Palace.
Distribution of places in Cortes ():
- PSOE: 27 seats.
- : 22 places.
- CHA: 9 seats.
- PAR: 8 seats.
- : 1st place.
In some areas there is a dance with swords, simulating the battle between the Moors and Christians.
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