borja

Borja is a municipality in the province of Zaragoza, in the autonomous community of Aragon, Spain. It is the principal town of the Campo de Borja comarca and lies in a region known for agriculture and wine production. The Campo de Borja Denominación de Origen covers much of the surrounding area and contributes to the local economy through viticulture, with Garnacha and Tempranillo among the principal grape varieties grown there.

The name Borja is associated with the Borgia family, a prominent Renaissance noble house that took its surname from this town in its early history. Members of the family rose to high office in the Papal States, including two popes: Alfonso de Borja, who became Pope Callixtus III, and Rodrigo Borgia, who became Pope Alexander VI. The line also includes Lucrezia Borgia and Cesare Borgia. The Borgia lineage has left a lasting imprint on European history and on the cultural memory of both Spain and Italy.

Today, Borja retains historical architecture in its old town center and serves as a local center for commerce and culture within the region. The town and surrounding Campo de Borja area attract visitors interested in wine tourism and historic sites associated with the broader Borgia legacy.