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 …

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, since 1987, brand new …

Two centuries later Al-Muqtadir built a palace as a residence for the Hudid rulers of Saraqusta (Zaragoza) and incorporated this tower into the palace walls. With this palace, he wanted to …

Jun 2, 2024 · The Aljafería Palace in Zaragoza is one of Spain’s most fascinating buildings. In its time it has gone from pleasure palace, to military fortress, to the parliament for the autonomous region of …

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 …

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. …

Palacio de la Aljaferia in Zaragoza is one of the great Moorish/Christian palaces of Spain, along with the Mezquita in Cordoba and the Alhambra in Granada. Of the three, for me, it ranks a close second to …

Jun 3, 2025 · Explore Aljafería Palace in Zaragoza, a stunning example of Islamic architecture and rich royal history waiting to be discovered.

The Aljafería Palace in Zaragoza showcases a unique blend of Islamic and Christian architecture, reflecting centuries of cultural and political change in the region. It has served as a royal residence, …

The Aljafería Palace (قصر الجعفرية), Palacio de la Aljafería is a fortified medieval palace built during the second half of the 11th century CE in the Taifa of Zaragoza in al-Andalus, present day Zaragoza, …