Aljafería Palace
Palacio de la Aljafería
A palace built by the Islamic Taifa kingdom in the 11th century. Its Moorish arcades and Mudéjar ceilings are well preserved, and today it houses the Parliament of Aragon.
The Aljafería Palace is one of the best-preserved Islamic-era palaces in Spain, and it is comparable to the Alhambra. The central Patio of Santa Isabel has interlaced multilobed arches and a small chapel. Later, the Catholic Monarchs added the upper floor, with a richly decorated hall with wooden Mudéjar ceilings. The palace is part of the World Heritage site Mudéjar Architecture of Aragon. It is still the seat of the Aragonese Parliament, and some areas close while the parliament is in session. Admission costs about 5 euros, and it is free on Sundays. It is about 20 minutes' walk from Plaza del Pilar, or you can take a tram or bus.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–14:00, 16:00–18:30 (April–October afternoons extended to 20:00)
Nearby sights
- Church of San Pablo
- Zaragoza River Aquarium
- Expo 2008 Site – Water Tower & Bridge Pavilion
- Central Market of Zaragoza
- Pablo Gargallo Museum
- Roman Walls of Zaragoza
- Torreón de la Zuda
- Basilica of Santa Engracia