Chris Pearrow
Amazing history
While from the outside, it might seem like just another pretty church in Zaragoza, the Church of Santa Engracia is one of the oldest and most interesting churches in the city. It dates all the way back to the 3rd-5th centuries, when it was a temple in the early days of Christianity to St. Engratia. She had learned of the Romans' persecution of Christians in Zaragoza and traveled there to protest. She was martyred (well, whipped to death) as a result of her efforts.
The church also contains beautifully-carved 4th-century tombs made by the Romans that are still on display. It's worth a visit!
