Spain hosts this year the International Exhibition in Zaragoza until September 14th. Held every 5 years, the International exhibition is aimed to present to the public the Human activities’ realized or planned improvements.
2 000 experts and 140 pavilions welcome you around the theme of “Water and Sustainable Development”. Exhibitions, conferences and 5 000 spectacles are scheduled during the whole summer, making this exhibition a must for all. Already many visitors are expected to experience what is going to be the biggest water festival on earth.
Zaragoza has, besides the International exhibition, a lot to offer… Take the time to discover the capital of Aragon and its rich history. During more than 2 000 years , cultures such as the Roman, the Christian, the Arabic, the Jewish or Mozarabic have cohabited, leaving great remnants. Do not miss the square of el Pilar, with the Gothic Cathedral of La Seo and the Basilica del Pilar, one of the main places of worship to Virgin Mary of the Christianity, with frescoes by Francisco de Goya. Or the Arab palace of the Aljaferia, current headquarters of Aragon's Parliament, which is one of the best exponents of the Muslim art outside Andalusia…
Zaragoza can be very easily reached by train. It takes only 1h20 from Madrid and 1h35 from Barcelona by AVE, the Spanish high speed train. And while in Europe, why not heading to Zaragoza thanks to the Hotel Train Elipsos? It runs everyday from Paris to Madrid and Barcelona and there are also regular departures from Zurich and Milan. Save one hotel night, travel in style, and arrive in Spain fresh and ready to explore!
For more information about Elipsos and Spanish trains, to purchase a pass or a ticket, contact your Rail Europe travel agent. All contact details are on www.raileurope.fr
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