Parque del Agua Luis Bunuel, Expo 2008, Delicias, Arrabal- Palacio de Congresos de Zaragoza, WTC, Torre del Agua, Aquarium, Pavlions, Las Playas, Pabellon Puente
Zaragoza is known as a lowrise city with mostly historical buildings, but when the Expo 2008 (World Fair) was held here, modern highrises were built, like World Trade Center and Torre del Agua. None of them have over 19 floors though. The Expo, that had water as the theme, took part in the park Parque del Agua Luis Buñuel, where you find many futuristic modern buildings, like Palacio de Congresos de Zaragoza, with it’s weird shapes and a capacity of 1,400 people, a long curved building complex with colourful pillars, the bamboo tree looking Pavilion of Spain and Pavilion de Aragon from the Expo and the Aquarium river of Zaragoza. In front of the congress palace is a strange large sculpture, consisting of letters, Jaume Plensa's L'Ame de l'Ebre. The park is situated in the West end of Zaragoza, surrounded by the river Ebro. An artificial beach, Las Playas Zaragoza (since the city is inland), can also be found within the park. Puente del Tercer Milenio is a futuristic bridge that connects the Expo park with central Zaragoza. Even more futuristic is Pabellón Puente (Bridge Pavilion). |