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Explore the millenary history of Huesca, from its Roman past as Osca to its medieval splendour, highlighted by its Gothic cathedral and its proximity to the Aragonese Pre-Pyrenees.
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Huesca is one of the provincial capitals with the richest history in Spain. Built on a hill, its old quarter preserves the original medieval layout. The key landmarks of this history are the Cathedral of Santa María, constructed on the site of a former mosque, and the Monastery of San Pedro el Viejo, home to the pantheons of the Kings of Aragón.
Beyond its Romanesque and Gothic architecture, Huesca is a strategic hub for visitors seeking nature in the Sierra de Guara or the Pyrenees. Its gastronomy, marked by Aragonese lamb and the wines of the Somontano D.O., reflects a land that is both rugged and welcoming, having preserved its identity throughout the centuries.
Beyond its Romanesque and Gothic architecture, Huesca is a strategic hub for visitors seeking nature in the Sierra de Guara or the Pyrenees. Its gastronomy, marked by Aragonese lamb and the wines of the Somontano D.O., reflects a land that is both rugged and welcoming, having preserved its identity throughout the centuries.
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