Zaragoza (EFE).- The Medieval Market of the Three Cultures takes over the center of the Aragonese capital this weekend with more than 200 activities, stalls, trade shows and shows and guided tours.
That of 2023 is the twentieth edition and has large numbers, such as almost 150 craft and agri-food stalls, 6 taverns, 3 tents or 50 trade workshops on heraldry, blacksmithing, pottery, bakery, Arabic calligraphy or cutlery.
Cultural heritage
The Medieval Market is a meeting “very representative of the cultural heritage”, according to the vice mayor Sara Fernández. And also “one of the great tourist attractions of the city”.
The proposal also supposes support for the Aragonese companies that participate, such as Caleidoscopio Teatro, K de calle, the Puppeteers of Binéfar or Biella Nuei.
locations
One more year, the Arab souk will be located in the area of the balcony of San Lázaro, the Jewish area around Palafox street and the Arco del Deán, and the Christian one in San Bruno square, La Seo square and the Don Jaime street.
At the same time, the Sefarad Aragón and Argelinos en Aragón Associations will carry out guided visits to the Jewish Quarter and the Morería in Zaragoza.
Children will be able to enjoy a wide program designed for them, which includes mountebanks, music, dance, jugglers or parades with Artemis Teatro and Magna Caput.
In the Camp of the Three Cultures in Plaza del Pilar, run by the Lobos Negros Company, there will be activities for the whole family.
In addition, to bring visitors closer to medieval life, there will be different exhibitions such as the siege machines on the Stone Bridge or the ancient weapons at the back of La Lonja.
The nocturnal shows and the concerts in which the Christian, Arab and Jewish roots will sprout will take place in the San Bruno square.