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The Aljafería Palace (Spanish: Palacio de la Aljafería; Arabic: قصر الجعفرية, tr. Qaṣr al-Jaʿfariyah) is a fortified medieval palace built during the second half of the 11th century in the Taifa of Zaragoza in Al-Andalus, present day Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain.
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Aljafería Palace. It was a recreational residence for Muslim kings and reflects the splendor achieved by the Taifa kingdom at its maximum political and cultural peak. The palace of the Aljafería has been a fortified enclosure, Aragonese royal residence, headquarters and prison of the Inquisition, palace of the Catholic Monarchs, barracks and ...
The traces of crossed mixtilinear arches are a prominent feature of this palace that would go on to influence future Islamic buildings. In 2001, the Mudéjar remains of this palace were included as part of the Mudéjar Architecture of Aragón, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Aljafería Palace (Zaragoza) Aljaferia is a fortified medieval palace built in Zaragoza during the second half of the 11th century (completed between 1065 and 1081) and was one of the most northerly outposts of Al-Andalus (ie. Muslim-controlled Spain).
An Islamic palace in the heart of Zaragoza. It was built as a place of leisure. It also served as a defensive building. It is an Islamic castle/palace from the 11th century. The remains of its fortified enclosure are still preserved.
Nestled in the heart of Zaragoza, Spain, the Aljafería Palace is evidence of the fascinating blend of architectural styles, historical significance, and cultural diversity that define Spain’s rich history.
