- Zaragoza is a cathedral city located on the river Ebro at the confluence with the river Huerva, in the Autonomous Community of Aragon in northern Spain.
- It was the Roman city of CaesarAugusta, in the Province of Hispania Tarraconensis.
History
- CaesarAugusta was founded by Augustus between 25-11 BCE, to settle the Roman veteran soldiers from the Cantabrian Wars.
- Caesaraugusta was a thriving city, both during and after the Roman Empire.
Roman Sites
- Roman Walls of Zaragoza
- The Walls were built between the 1st-3rd century CE, are intact, 1.8 miles (3,000m) long and have 120 towers.
- Roman Theatre (see Museum below)
- Roman Baths (see Museum below)
- Roman Port (see Museum below)
Museums
- Museo de Zaragoza
- The museum holds artefacts from all periods of history, including the Roman period.
- Museo de las Termas Publicas de Caesaraugusta
- Museum on the site of the Roman Baths.
- Museo del Teatro de Caesaraugusta
- Museum on the site of the Roman Theatre which held 6,000 spectators.
- Museo del Puerto Fluvial de Caesaraugusta
- Museum on the site of the River Port of Caesaraugusta.
- Museo del Foro de Caesaraugusta
- Museum on the site of the Roman Forum of Caesaraugusta.
Roman Roads
Roman Theatre, Zaragoza