Saragossa Museum, National museum in Plaza de los Sitios, Zaragoza, Spain.
The Saragossa Museum occupies a Neo-Renaissance building in Plaza de los Sitios and displays collections from archaeology, fine arts, and ethnology. The exhibitions span from the Lower Paleolithic period to modern times, offering a broad view of the region's past.
The building began as a pavilion for the Spanish-French Exhibition of 1908, designed by architects Ricardo Magdalena and Julio Bravo in Renaissance style. It was later converted into a museum and has housed cultural and archaeological collections ever since.
The collection features Gothic paintings, Renaissance portraits, and works by Francisco de Goya that show the development of Spanish art over time. Visitors can observe how artistic styles changed across different periods through these carefully chosen pieces.
The main building is undergoing renovations until late 2024, but the branch sections Casa Albarracín and Casa Pirenaica in Parque Grande remain open to visitors. It is worth checking ahead about which sections are available to visit on your preferred date.
The museum also manages the archaeological site of Colonia Celsa in Velilla de Ebro, about 16 miles (25 km) away, where visitors can explore Roman ruins of an ancient settlement. This off-site location provides a rare chance to see Roman history beyond the main collection.
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