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Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar

Plaza de las Catedrales, Zaragoza, Spain
976-39-74-97
Ranked #5 of 60 attractions in Zaragoza
4.5 of 5 stars 147 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Historic Sites
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Melbourne, Australia
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Well looked after Basilica, interesting architecture, unusual design. More

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Hermosilo
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

The Basilica is Zaragoza's main landmark so, if you come to Zaragoza, you will not miss it, unless you really want to. It is an imposing structure worth going into because of the Goya frescoes, the alabaster altarpiece (an impressive artwork) and the unexploding civil war bombs relics. The choir is also worth looking into. More

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London, England
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

It must be one of the world's biggest churches, famous for the pillar 'brought by the Virgin Mary from Palestine to found the building'. More

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Singapore, Singapore
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

Great view of the cathedral! Basicila de Nuestra Senora del Pilar is situated strategically by the river. At dawn and dusk, it was the best to capture a photo of this magnificent cathedral church with it's reflections on the river. The internal of the church was pretty magnificent too! But if you've came to this church after a trip to... More

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Oslo, Norway
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207 reviews 207 reviews
Reviews in 55 cities Reviews in 55 cities
73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

This cathedral is really large, but at the same time parts of it is really intimate. There is an calm atmosphere and you will enjoy walking around and enjoying the legend of the column. More

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Lisboa
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

Another Spanish Catedral but not so rich as others. More

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Valencia, Spain
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

Just beautiful, but lighting needs to be improved so one can see all the artistic and architectural details. More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
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This church was very beautiful inside. There was no enterance fee. Be sure to go up the tower elavator (fee is required) to view the Elbro river and the city. More

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London
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

I've seen 1000s of churches in my time but this one is unique and special. I feel very lucky to have seen this one. Simply amazing! Well worth a look en route to Madrid. More

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Zaragoza, Spain
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10 reviews 10 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

huge secondary cathedral in Zaragoza with many small towers on top,can be seen from far More

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