Photogallery of Huesca, Spain

Hidden among the Aragon valleys, the Spanish city of Huesca still has gorgeous historic architecture in great condition. The atmosphere in Huesca is very Spanish – it is energetic and unstoppable. The city center still has many landmarks to see but Huesca is a modern and dynamic city. Besides that, the city’s landscape is very diverse. No other settlement in Spain has such an interesting terrain. The Pyrenees protect the city from strong winds on the north, and the southern side of the city borders with Los Monegros, a comarca (semidesert) with the rough climate. A vacation in Huesca promises to be unusual. During archaeological excavations, scientists found ancient coins near the modern city of Huesca. These coins had one word engraved on them – Bolskan. Most probably, this was the ancient name of this settlement. During the Roman Empire period, the settlement got a new name, Osca. When the Arabs captured Osca, local people, just like other Spanish people in other cities, had to endure many troubles. The city’s infrastructure suffered much damage from the invaders. Three centuries later, the King of Aragon exempted the region from the alien forces, and Huesca became the capital of the region. In the Middle Ages, agriculture, economics, sciences, and culture started developing rapidly in Huesca. The 19th century brought many changes to the lifestyle of the city because the French established their rule in the city. The First Carlist War changed Huesca … Read further