Slick multimedia exhibits set an arty tone as you follow a skilfully laid-out trajectory through the older elements of the building (a former royal and episcopal palace), learning about Roman forums, the venerated Virgen del Pilar and Aragonese history (especially church history), before reaching the Renaissance feast of the top floor, with paintings by the two local Franciscos: Goya and Bayeu.
Alma Mater Museum
Zaragoza
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