The Citadel in Jaca

There are two marvellous sights which really stand out in this delightful town – the Citadel in Jaca, and the Cathedral. A brief history and layout Philip II of Spain commissioned the construction... READ MORE

Jaca to Sos del Rey Catolico

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The days in Jaca had been most enjoyable, and informative, but sadly it was time to move on again, so we set out to drive from Jaca to Sos del Rey Catholico. It was a very misty start to the … Continued

The Cathedral and Diocesan Museum in Jaca

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The Cathedral and Diocesan Museum in Jaca are ‘must-visit’ and ‘keep returning’ sites. And because both are in the centre of the old town, on the edge of a well-used plaza with cafes, there seem to be people popping in … Continued

Three interesting green spaces in Jaca

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It is always good to walk in a park, or under trees – actually it is essential – certainly for my wellbeing! – and so we found these three interesting green spaces in Jaca. The council advertises several ambitious walks … Continued

The Citadel in Jaca

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There are two marvellous sights which really stand out in this delightful town – the Citadel in Jaca, and the Cathedral. A brief history and layout Philip II of Spain commissioned the construction of the Citadel at the end of … Continued

Walking round the walls of Jaca

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The old town is quite small, so walking round the walls of Jaca was relatively easy. A brief history of Jaca Jaca was occupied by he Romans c.190BC, and was important for trade, and defence. It was then occupied by … Continued

Another day in the Pyrenees

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‘Another day in the Pyrenees’ was a gift. It was cold early in the mornings but the temperature rose during the day, and the air was fresh and stimulating, but relaxing.

Machado

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I asked Jeremy to write this post, and in the Parador of Bielsa there was time to reflect on some of the sights and ideas which had enjoyed so far on the trip. So, over to Jeremy!