Pyrenees Guide

La Seo del Salvador reflects the history and the art of Aragon. First of all, it was the High Mosque of Sarakosta (Zaragoza in Moslem ages). The construction of the Romanesque Cathedral was begun during the second half of the 12th century. The rebuilding of the Cathedral in Gothic style took place between 1316 and 1319. Today represents mediaeval, renaissance and baroque trends.

Before entering the temple, the visitor should view the beautiful Mudejar decoration, of brick and tiling, on the outside (Northern face) of the so-called “Parish church of San Miguel”, as well as the upper part of the apses. On the inside, the most interesting parts correspond to the aforementioned “parish church of San Miguel”- with the tomb and niche of Lope Fernandez de Luna-, the high altarpiece and, above all, the dome. Apart from the tower, almost all the remaining elements are from later periods. The visitor must also see the cathedral treasures, with essential parts in the vestry and in the magnificent tapestry museum.