Basilica del Pilar schedule: cathedral, shops, viewpoint and museum

The Basilica del Pilar is one of the biggest attractions in Zaragoza for many tourists. It is regardless of religious beliefs, since it is one of the most striking architectures in the city . It is also a place of pilgrimage for thousands of people. However, there are many people who, beyond its interior wealth, visit it to get one of the precious ribbons of the Virgen del Pilar or to climb her viewing tower. Here we clarify the hours of the Basilica del Pilar and some of its spaces so that you don’t miss out on visiting them.

BASILICA OF THE PILLAR

Being able to tour the naves of the Basilica del Pilar without rushing and completely free of charge is one of the greatest luxuries that any tourist who visits Zaragoza can have . In this sense, the schedule to be able to enjoy the area of ​​the Santa Capilla, the place where the image of the Virgen del Pilar is located, is from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. every day of the week, weekends included.

However, if you want to visit this religious space completely, with the High Altar area included, the schedules are more specific. From Monday to Friday , it is possible from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. On Saturdays it is from 7:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Finally, on Sundays and holidays the hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

STORE RIBBONS OF THE VIRGIN

Although there are several stores inside the Basilica del Pilar, be careful because only one of them specifically sells the precious ribbons with the measurement of the Virgin of Pilar . This is located to the left of the entrance that leads to the Holy Chapel and is open every day of the week from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

OTHER STORES

In the case of the rest of the stores, where you can get other souvenirs of the Virgen del Pilar , the hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. It must be said, in this case, that there are vending machines where you can also buy ribbons with the measurement of the Virgen del Pilar outside the specific store’s opening hours.

PILLAR WATCHTOWER

Another of the most frequented places in this space is the Torre Mirador del Pilar. This is open from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. from Monday to Thursday. From Friday to Sunday this is from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. It is important to know in this case that visits to the Tower are carried out in groups of 20 people every 15 minutes , with the last climb being 30 minutes before closing.

PILARISTA MUSEUM

The last of the jewels, the Pilarista Museum , opens its doors every day from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.