Parque de las Víctimas del Terrorismo, Zaragoza

Parque de las Víctimas del Terrorismo (Victims of Terrorism Park) is a small municipal park in Zaragoza, on Paseo Tierno Galván next to the Japanese Garden (Jardín Japonés) and the square Plaza de Luis Herrando y José Esperabé. It is one of the few public parks in Spain with official standing as a memorial site dedicated to victims of terrorist attacks.

How do you get there?

The park sits in a central part of Zaragoza, roughly 650 metres northeast of Miraflores railway station, making it an easy walk for anyone arriving by regional train. Its neighbours — the Japanese Garden and the Plaza de Luis Herrando y José Esperabé — make it simple to combine a visit with a stroll through this part of the city. The full address is Paseo Tierno Galván, 50007 Zaragoza. The park is not in the city's main tourist core, so it tends to be a deliberate stop rather than something you pass while sightseeing in the old town.

What will you find here?

This is a modest green space built for quiet reflection rather than a large memorial complex with museum-style exhibits. Part of the grounds is designated as an off-leash zone for dogs, which shows the park also serves an everyday neighbourhood function alongside its symbolic role. Zaragoza was the first major Spanish city to set up a dedicated city-council department (concejalía) for the recognition and support of terrorism victims and their associations, and the park forms part of that broader municipal policy of remembrance.

When should you visit?

The park is the setting for the city's official remembrance ceremonies. Every March, Zaragoza holds a commemoration of the 11 March 2004 Madrid train bombings, known in Spain as 11-M — the 21st such anniversary took place here in 2025 with city officials in attendance. The park has also hosted tributes to police officers killed in terrorist attacks in Spain, including one ceremony honouring 188 National Police officers. Visitors drawn by the site's symbolic significance may want to plan around these dates, though the park itself is open to the public year-round with no restricted hours.

Frequently asked questions

Where exactly is the park located? On Paseo Tierno Galván in Zaragoza (postcode 50007), close to the Japanese Garden and the Plaza de Luis Herrando y José Esperabé.

How do I get there by train? The nearest station is Miraflores, about 650 metres northeast of the park.

Are ceremonies held here? Yes — the city holds an annual commemoration of the 11 March 2004 bombings and has also held tributes to police officers killed in terrorist attacks.

Can I bring a dog? Yes, the park includes a designated area where dogs can be off-leash.