City Stories Index · Spain · 2026 edition
Palma vs Zaragoza
Not opinions, measured walking data. On what we can measure, Palma leads 2–1. Character is a different question: Palma is the island capital of gothic and light; Zaragoza is the city of the basilica.
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| What we measure | Palma | Zaragoza | Leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Places with a storyspots where a route tells you what happened there | 40 | 24 | Palma |
| How often you pass a storymetres from one story to the next; fewer is better | 236 | 222 | Zaragoza |
| Historical figuresreal people you meet in its stories | 6 | 1 | Palma |
| Group outingsof every 100 plays, how many bring a group of 3+ | 12 | — | Palma |
Differences under 5% count as ties. Sample sizes and definitions on the methodology page.
What their stories are about
How many places with a story each city has per theme: Palma in orange, Zaragoza in blue. All bars share one scale, so lengths are comparable everywhere on the chart.
PalmaZaragoza
19 places
arts & culture2 places
10 places
faith & churches13 places
12 places
industry & modern era1 place
7 places
royalty & nobility7 places
7 places
guilds & trade3 places
6 places
fortification & siege3 places
6 places
parks & leisure0 places
3 places
crime & dark history3 places
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The island capital of gothic and light
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The city of the basilica