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Zaragoza · Spain

Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar

Known locally as Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar

Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar is a major religious sites stop in or near Zaragoza, offering see Zaragoza’s great skyline landmark, domes, chapels and Goya frescoes beside the Ebro.

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Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar Tournasol7 — CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Typical visit
1 hour 15 minutes
Setting
Mixed
Region
Aragón
Last checked
9 Aug 2026

Why visit

See Zaragoza’s great skyline landmark, domes, chapels and Goya frescoes beside the Ebro.

What you will see

  • Domed skyline.
  • Goya frescoes.
  • Ebro riverfront.

History

The present riverside basilica was built mainly from the 17th to 20th centuries on a much older pilgrimage tradition centred on the Virgin of the Pillar.

Photographs

Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar

Tournasol7 — CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons · full attribution on the image credits page.

Visitor tips

  1. 1

    Allow about 75 minutes for the main visit, adjusting for queues, walking and optional sections.

  2. 2

    Check current access, opening and ticket information before setting out, especially in peak season.

About Aragón

Zaragoza’s monumental heritage, Pyrenean landscapes and distinctive historic towns.

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