• Location: Situated on the banks of the River Ebro, but further west of the center, is the legendary Aljaferia palace.
  • The Aljaferia Palace - Built in the 11th century as a pleasure palace for the Muslim kings who ruled the Taifa of Sarakusta.
  • It may remind you of the Mihrab in Cordoba’s Mezquita. This area is of the Palace is beautiful and is the highlight of a visit to Aljafería.
  • 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…
  • For that reason, the Aljafería is in many ways a story of three chapters; the Moorish tower, the Islamic palace and last but not least, the fortress.
  • Discover the history of Aljafería Palace. Contact information and map. Find out what to see and do in Zaragoza | spain.info.
  • The ticket office looks like a small kiosk next to the parking lot for deputies and other staff that is before the bridge that gives access to the Aljafería.
  • Aljafería Palace. It was built as a leisure residence of the Taifas Kings, under the rule of the king al-Muqtadir. It conserves part of its primitive fortified precincts.