Centro in Zaragoza, Aragón, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Puerta del Carmen
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 6, 2023
1. Puerta del Carmen Marker
Pineam olim S. Hellenae silvam/ victricibus christianorum signis/ et pro fide et religione/ partis victoriis maxime illustratam/ novo oc opere extructo/ ad nobilissimae urbis decus/ ad civium omnium commodum/ ad viae regiae ornamentum/ Carolo IV borbonio novo Constantino/ et Aloysia cariss. ejus conjuge/ hispaniae imperantibus/ opt. patriae parentes/ decorunt anno a Ch. nat. MDCCXCIV.
A Dios Optimo Máximo, el Ayuntamiento de la muy ilustre ciudad de Zaragoza dedica esta Puerta del Carmen, levantada desde sus cimientos con dinero público, agrandada, decorada y acabada con las riquezas, la generosidad y la munificencia del zaragozano D. Miguel de Losilla, para que una entrada triple quede abierta para los zaragozanos que salgan de viaje a ver al Rey y para los viajeros deseosos de visitar la Augusta ciudad, sus templos y los monumentos de los mártires.
En el año 1794 después del nacimiento de Cristo, los Optimos Padres de la Patria [óptimos concejales] embellecieron el otrora pinar de Santa Elena, especialmente ilustre por las enseñas vencedoras de los cristianos y por las victorias conseguidas en defensa de la Fe y de la Religión, con esta nueva obra construida para honrar la muy noble ciudad, para beneficiar a todos los ciudadanos y para embellecer el Camino Real, mientras reinaba en España Carlos IV de Borbón, nuevo Constantino, y Luisa, su muy querida esposa.
To God, the most good, the most great, the City Council of the very illustrious city of Zaragoza dedicates this Puerta del Carmen, built from its foundations with public money, enlarged, decorated and finished with the riches, generosity and munificence of the Zaragozan Miguel de Losilla, so that a triple entrance is open for Zaragozans who travel to see the King and for travelers eager to visit the city of Cesar Augustus, its temples and the monuments of the martyrs.
In the year 1794 after the birth of Christ, the most excellent councilors of the city embellished the former pine forest of Santa Elena, especially illustrious for the victorious ensigns of the Christians and for the victories achieved in defense of the faith and religion, with this new work built to honor the very noble city, to benefit all citizens and to beautify the Camino Real, while reigning in Spain Charles IV of Bourbon, the new Constantine, and Louise, his much-loved wife.
Erected 1794.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.
Location. 41° 38.993′ N, 0° 53.254′ W. Marker is in Zaragoza, Aragón. It is in Centro. It is at the intersection of Calle de Hernán Cortés and Route N-330, in the median on Calle de Hernán Cortés. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: C de Hernán Cortés 2218, Zaragoza, Aragón 50004, Spain. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, in the Schengen Area, in a coastal Mediterranean country, and in the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, a Spanish colony, and the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Puerta del Carmen (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Puerta del Carmen (within shouting distance of this marker); Church of Santiago el Mayor (approx. 0.4 kilometers
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 6, 2023
2. Puerta del Carmen Marker
Also see . . . Puerta del Carmen at Zaragoza's Cultural Heritage website (en español). (Submitted on October 14, 2023.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 6, 2023
3. Puerta del Carmen and Markers
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 6, 2023
4. Puerta del Carmen
Photographed by Phototipia Thomas, Barcelona, circa 1905
5. Puerta del Carmen
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 14, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 5. submitted on October 19, 2023.
