Photo Post: The Street Art of Zaragoza, Spain

When I was gallivanting around the region of Aragón in east-central Spain a month ago, my first stop was the huge capital city of Zaragoza. I’ve got a travelogue post in the works, but today I want to highlight an attractive draw to the city’s old town: the street art. Having been tipped off to Zaragoza’s strong street art scene by Lauren Aloise’s blog post, I was on the look out while in town and managed to come across some beautiful and intriguing pieces throughout the historic core and the neighborhood to the west, El Gancho. The next time you’re passing through Zaragoza, keep your eyes out for some surprising graffitied walls!

Street art, Zaragoza, Spain
Singing houses near a music center

Street art, Zaragoza, Spain
Splotches of color

Street art, Zaragoza, Spain
“Undying Love”

Street art, Zaragoza, Spain
“Think with the Heart”

Street art, Zaragoza, Spain
Colorful scene

Street art, Zaragoza, Spain
Cat / Tiger

Street art, Zaragoza, Spain
Dog / Wolf

Street art, Zaragoza, Spain
Flamenco dancer in an hourglass

Street art, Zaragoza, Spain
Pink woman blowing a feline river beneath the Puente de Piedra

Street art, Zaragoza, Spain
Rabbit

What was your favorite street art from this post? Do you think street art makes a crumbling city more beautiful? Comment below!

Zaragoza, 2014

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