Madrid, Barcelona
and
Valencia
Another additional attraction° of the SERAM-CIR Joint Radiology Congress,
is the possibility to visit different Spanish cities, resides Zaragoza,
due to the special geographical location of our city, which is situated
halfway, about 300 kilometers from Madrid and Barcelona.
Madrid, the Capital City,
located in the center of the Peninsula, has a diverse setting for tourism
and cultural activities (Del Prado Museum and Thyssen Museum, among others),
with outstanding purity in representative areas (Puerta del Sol, Plaza
Mayor, Barrio de Salamanca, etc…) that combine with modern large avenues
and buildings. The most prestigious theater companies and actors play in
theaters and halls.
By
high speed train (AVE), the distance between Zaragoza and Madrid is
covered in a comfortable hour-and-a half trip.°
The
surroundings (Aranjuez Gardens, El Escorial, …) are also very interesting, with neighboring cities such
as Toledo or Segovia, that must be
visited.
Barcelona, the highest
expression of Mediterranean culture, is one of the most° attractive
metropolis of Europe. A joyful city full of colors, open to the sea, also offers splendid
cultural and tourism options (La Sagrada Familia by Gaudi, the Liceo,
Picasso Museum, Tapies Institution, etc..) with a mixture of modern and
traditional art (Ramblas, Barrio Gótico, Paseo de Gracia). Barceloneta
beach, inside the city, and other beachside localities (Sitges,
Casteldefels) offer additional attractions for tourists in the city.
Music
and art aficionados will feel delighted because the city is the venue of
the most interesting avant-garde trends.
You may reach Condal City from Zaragoza by highway (two
hours and a half) or train.
Valencia is another very
interesting Mediterranean city worth visiting, at a reasonable distance,
with enjoyable weather. Known by its universal “fallas,” that are burnt in
the most important festivities, it has other attractions throughout the
year. It is a modern city with diverse and interesting museums and
surroundings, such as the outstanding Albufera, that must be visited. Its
gastronomy is excellent, mainly based on rice and paellas.
Dr. Luis Ros Mendoza
