Habsburg and Bourbon Spain

Huesca

Today: Spain

Years: 1492–1833
Role: Provincial capital from 1833, with a university and a bishopric

In 1513 it was agreed that the University would occupy the old royal palace, and in 1571 the diocese of Huesca and Jaca was divided into three bishoprics: Huesca, Jaca and Barbastro. The printing press arrived in 1575 through the University itself. It was under French rule from 1809 to 1813 and was made a provincial capital in the division of 1833.

What to see today

Catedral de la Transfiguración del Señor (Catedral de Santa María): Cathedral, 16th century
Real Basílica de San Lorenzo (Iglesia de San Lorenzo): Church, 1608 to 1723
Casa consistorial de Huesca (Casas de la Ciudad): Public building, 1569 to 1577

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