Zaragoza, Spain

Zaragoza is a city in northeastern Spain with a history that goes back more than 2,050 years to the "Caesaraugusta" period. It is simple to take a day excursion to Zaragoza by train from Barcelona or Madrid. Despite being well-known for its street art, Basilica, and the square in the old town, the city also boasts one of Europe's most impressive archaeological sites. Undoubtedly one of the biggest surprises in the city is its extensive Roman past.

There are two archaeological sites in Zaragoza that may be visited. At the Museo del Teatro Romano de Caesaraugusta are the remains of a Roman theater. The other is the Museo del Foro de Caesaraugusta, a forum museum where tourists can view the unearthed city remnants that formerly stood just beneath the center of present-day Zaragoza. There appears to be a full metropolis immediately underneath the present-day city layout.