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Huesca, city, capital of Huesca provincia (province), in the comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) of Aragon, northeastern Spain. It lies northeast of Zaragoza, in the region known as Hoya de Huesca, which is dominated by the Guara Mountains to the north and is watered by the Flumen River.
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Huesca (Spanish:; Aragonese: Uesca) is a city in north-eastern Spain, within the autonomous community of Aragon. It was the capital of the Kingdom of Aragon between 1096 and 1118. It is also the capital of the Spanish province of the same name and of the comarca of Hoya de Huesca. In 2009, it had a population of 52,059, almost a quarter of the ...
- Day 1: The Traces of The Past
- Day 2: A Unique Jewel and The Ruta Del Silencio
- Day 3: A Stunning Natural Park
- La Hoya de Huesca, A Region That Everyone Will Like
It is a good idea to start discovering the region through its capital: Huesca. With 50,000 inhabitants, it is a peaceful city full of attractions. For example, its cathedral. It took three centuries to be built, but today it is the greatest example of Gothic stylein the area. One cannot leave without discovering its main altarpiece, a masterpiece o...
Spending the night in Bolea is a nice idea for two reasons. First, because you will discover, the next day and without hurry, this village with a rich history that stands on a hill, dominating the plain that extends around. The second reason has to do with its magnificent collegiate church. The collegiate church of Santa María la Mayor de Bolea is ...
The third day in Hoya de Huesca can and must be saved for discovering every possible spot of the Sierra and Canyons de Guara Natural Park. This place is full of contrasts. That is why it is possible to climb the 2,077 meters that has the Tozal de Guara, and also discover deep abysses, such as the Grallera Alta, which descends to 280 meters deep. In...
For its wide variety, its long history and the many cultural and natural attractions that has, Hoya de Huesca is the perfect region for all types of travelers. Ideal to explore it with the family, friends, as a couple or alone. The Aragonese kindness will make the trip more enriching and surely there is no need to remember the excellent gastronomy ...
Capital city: Huesca, also the biggest of the 40 municipalities of the comarca. Surface: 2,525.60 km². Population: 60,525 (2002). It occupies the central area of Somontano, between the Sotón and Alcanadre rivers and the Gratal and Guara mountains. The Isuela, Flumen and Guatizalema rivers also flow across its territory.
Sep 19, 2024 · Huesca (Aragonese: Uesca) is a city in north-eastern Spain, within the autonomous community of Aragon. It is also the capital of the Spanish province of the same name and of the comarca of Hoya de Huesca. The city is one of the smallest provincial capitals in Spain.
May 26, 2021 · The city of Huesca – 10 reasons to visit the capital of Huesca province, in Aragon
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At the centre, is the provincial and regional capital, the city of Huesca. It extends over an area of 2,525 km2, and includes 40 municipalities with more than 120 towns. The county is home to 66,793 inhabitants, of whom around 50,000 are registered as living in the capital, Huesca.
