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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.
- Mudéjar remains of the Palace of Aljafería
- Cortes of Aragon
- Cultural
El palacio de la Aljafería (en árabe: قصر الجعفرية , tr. Qaṣr al-Jaʿfariyah , por derivación de uno de los nombres del rey que lo mandó construir, Abú Yaáfar al-Muqtádir) [ 1 ] es un palacio fortificado construido en Zaragoza en la segunda mitad del siglo XI por iniciativa de al-Muqtadir como residencia de los reyes ...
Spain, Europe. Top choice in Zaragoza. The Aljafería is Spain's finest Islamic-era edifice outside Andalucía. Built as a fortified palace for Zaragoza's Islamic rulers in the 11th century, it passed into Christian hands in 1118. In the 1490s the Reyes Católicos (Catholic Monarchs), Fernando and Isabel, tacked on their own palace.
Muslim-controlled Spain). It represents the height of the Taifa (independent Muslim empires) in Spain. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the palace was built in the style of the desert castles found in what is present day Syria and Jordan (square, with semi-circular towers).
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. This awe-inspiring Palace, often called the “Jewel of Muslim Zaragoza,” has witnessed centuries of transformations, reflecting the ...
Aljafería Palace - Zaragoza - Historic and artistic information. Visit: schedules, rates and prices, how to get there, map, telephone, guided visits and tours, books and guides.
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 ...
