The Mudejar Zaragoza

This unique architecture, specific from the Aragon autonomous community, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The term “mudejar” comes from the Arabic word mudayyan that means “person who has been allowed to stay”.

The origin of the Mudejar art can be placed in the 12th century. It is the result of the particular political, social and cultural conditions that the mudejars had in the Spanish Reconquista. The Mudejar architecture is characterized by the use of bricks, plaster, ceramics or wood, as well as for the decoration based on crossing arches, geometrical compositions and vegetable like decoration.

There are many and beautiful examples of Mudejar architecture in Zaragoza. These are some Examples:

• Sta. Maria Magdalena Church: Tower and apse
• Saint Paul Church: tower
• Saint Gil Abbot Church: tower
• Aljaferia Palace
• San Salvador Cathedral A.K.A. "La Seo"
• Saint Miguel Church: tower & apse
• "La Zuda" Tower

Más información en:

Web Oficial de Zaragoza Turismo
www.zaragozaturismo.es