Jaca

The city of Jaca sits at 820 meters elevation along the Aragon River, surrounded by medieval walls and overlooked by the Pyrenees mountains.

Jaca served as the first capital of the Kingdom of Aragon until 1096, following its capture from Moorish forces who had named it Dyaka.

The Romanesque Cathedral of Jaca, constructed in the 11th century, displays the architectural elements that influenced religious buildings across northern Spain.

The Jaca citadel, built in 1593, contains a military museum with exhibits spanning from medieval weaponry through 20th-century military equipment.

The December 1930 Jaca uprising marked a significant military revolt against the Spanish monarchy, preceding the events of the Spanish Civil War.

Location: Huesca Province

Capital city: Jaca City

Elevation above the sea: 820 m

Part of: Mancomunidad de Servicios de los Municipios del Alto Valle del Aragón

Shares border with: Aísa, Borau, Castiello de Jaca, Villanúa, Sabiñánigo, Caldearenas, Las Peñas de Riglos, Santa Cruz de la Serós, Santa Cilia, Valle de Hecho, Canfranc, Urdos, Laruns

Website: http://jaca.es

GPS coordinates: 42.55000,-0.55000

Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:43