Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain
Fortified Palace · Hudid (Taifa of Zaragoza) · 11th Century
The Aljafería Palace is a fortified medieval Islamic palace built during the second half of the 11th century in the Taifa of Zaragoza of Al-Andalus, present-day Zaragoza, Spain. It was the residence of the Banu Hud dynasty during the era of Abu Jaffar Al-Muqtadir.
Construction: 1065 – 1081
Founder: Abu Jafar al-Muqtadir
Key figures: Al-Muqtadir
Significance: The only preserved large palace of the Spanish Islamic Taifa period.
- 1065: Construction begins as a pleasure palace
- 1118: Conquered by Alfonso I of Aragon
- 1492: Residence of Catholic Monarchs
Architectural styles: Taifa, Mudejar, Islamic
Materials: Brick, Alabaster
- Troubadour Tower: Oldest part of the palace, a defensive tower.
- Golden Hall: Ceremonial hall with intricate interlacing arches.
- Mosque: Small private oratory with an octagonal floor plan.
Opening hours: 10:00 - 14:00, 16:30 - 20:00 (summer) · 10:00 - 14:00, 16:00 - 18:30 (winter) – Houses the Cortes (Parliament) of Aragon.
- General: €5.00
- Students/Seniors: €1.00
- Sundays: €0.00
Accessibility: Mostly accessible.
Official site: https://www.cortesaragon.es
Address: C. de los Diputados, s/n, 50003 Zaragoza, Spain
Coordinates: 41.6565, -0.8967