This is one the most beautiful places in Zaragoza, but it is almost deserted when we visit it. Maybe it is because entrance is free. The person who welcomes us at the desk seems thrilled to have four tourists from all over the world coming at the same time. He gives us full explanations in Spanish, assuming that we speak the language fluently. Our favorite spot is the typical Spanish patio, full of classical male nude statues looking up at arched windows reflecting the blue sky above. We then make our way through a beautiful stained glass door that opens into a grand marble staircase. The beautifully crafted marble winds it way up to a shockingly graphic painting depicting the slaughter of the Jews by the Christians. After this paradox we find ourselves immersed in the world of Aragon. The hallway is lined with paintings depicting the folkloric dress and customs of Aragon.
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