Jaca

The Aragón River defines the setting of Jaca — its valley beneath the central Pyrenees has long connected this Aragonese town with the Somport Pass and France. Jaca was an early capital of the Kingdom of Aragon, a role reflected in its Romanesque cathedral, begun in the 11th century and known for its chequerboard decoration. The pentagonal Citadel of Jaca, also called Castillo de San Pedro, was built in the late 16th century to defend the frontier. Pilgrims on the Aragonese Way of the Camino de Santiago still pass through the historic centre. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Jaca and the central Pyrenees.

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