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Palacio de la Aljaferia, Zaragoza

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Must see · World heritage site · Monument · Historic Site

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Observe a blend of Islamic and Catholic culture at Palacio de la Aljaferia, a fortified medieval palace. Built during the second half of the 11th century by the Moors, the complex was expanded in the Renaissance by the Catholic king and queen. Take in the Moorish designs in the courtyard, the ornate ceiling of the Catholic Monarch’s throne room, and Mudéjar art in the onsite museum. Guided tours are available. The site is now host to the regional parliament of Aragón, which means access to certain areas of the palace is sometimes limited. Find out whether this will interfere with your visit at the tourist office. For travelers who use our world travel planner, Zaragoza holidays become easier to arrange, with trips to the Palacio de la Aljaferia and other attractions mapped out and timetabled.

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By Judith L

Disappointing - having visited several Spanish Alcazars we were expecting a lavishly decorated palace with decorated ceilings and Moorish fretwork. Instead it was a series of exhibitions in modern...

Disappointing - having visited several Spanish Alcazars we were expecting a lavishly decorated palace with decorated ceilings and Moorish fretwork. Instead it was a series of exhibitions in modern... more »
By jaz195

April 25th 2023. A bit confusing as we had to book online but paid when we arrived at the ticket booth. Take evidence of disability and retirement status with you, as discounts or free entry are...

April 25th 2023. A bit confusing as we had to book online but paid when we arrived at the ticket booth. Take evidence of disability and retirement status with you, as discounts or free entry are... more »
By Rambolec

What a beautiful palace! It looks like a castle. Massive walls protected the castle from enemies. Interiors have many details in mudejar style. They are incredible. Aljaferia is the MUST be point on.... more

What a beautiful palace! It looks like a castle. Massive walls protected the castle from enemies. Interiors have many details in mudejar style. They are incredible. Aljaferia is the MUST be point on.... more »

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By Michael Schackwitz

This was a very interesting place and we are glad we went. The architecture is fascinating blend of styles that accumulated across its 1000 year history, and there are displays about the geography, flag design, and more. Be sure to get their app (free) in advance as it has a lot of information and some cool virtual reality experiences. There is very limited signage otherwise. Also, they have free guided tours daily in Spanish, and free tours during the summer months in English and French.

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By Angela Stewart

I loved it! The guided tour was wonderful- an hour long and included in the €5 price. Only catch is it's in Spanish, but highly recommend it if you have an intermediate level or up. Oh, and in case no one else said it, yes- you have to book in advance but you pay at the ticket office at the time of your tour.

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By Fiona Reynolds

A small but historically significant castle to visit. Interesting process by which to purchase tickets. Reserve a slot online, take your reservation to the ticket booth outside the castle and pay the ticket price either in cash or by card. A hybrid of online booking. And a beautiful place to visit.

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By Jacky Jan Ching

In the heart of Zaragoza, a castle to visit. Taking a tour would be great as it will provide you a better understanding the history of the castle. Just one guard was not friendly to an English speaking people. Other than that, the place was amazing

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By Peter “Anduain” S

The palace is extremely well preserved and interesting throughout, giving a fascinating insight into history. Unfortunately their app is a complete joke, the numbers don’t match (for some reason the app uses a different number system to the numbers on the points of interest). If you ignore the app then you will enjoy the visit.

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