Aljaferia Palace
(It is one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites)
Astonishing Arabic palace located in the middle of the city. It was declared World Heritage Site due to the Aragonese Mudejar style that is part of its construction. This 11th century castle/palace was initially constructed as a recreation home, although later one was also used as a defense building. It is one of the most important monuments in Spanish-Muslim architecture. It was erected as a symbol of the power gained by the Zaragoza Taifa and it was called palace of happiness. Three are the main Islamic constructions that we can see today and that were built in the Taifas kingdoms. These buildings are the Alhambra in Granada, the Cordoba Mosque and the Aljafería Palace.
Physical Accessibility:
Accessible with companion
- Access: Three gates available for entrance.
- Main entrancel: C/ Diputados. Ramp of cobbled paving. Central aisle with smooth flagstones.
- 2nd Entrance: Tourist bus stop at C/ Diputados. Two access (one accessible)
- 3rd Entrance: Avda. Madrid. Two ramps of concrete
Sensorial Accessibility
- Models in braille
Opening hours:
Everyday from April to October (including Easter & El Pilar Festivals) 10am to 2pm and 4:30pm to 8pm.
Guided visits: a las 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 4.30pm, 5.30pm & 6.30pm.
November to March 10am to 2pm & 4pm to 6pm.
Visits 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 4.30pm, 5.30pm.
Closed on Sunday evening.
*Due to the activity of the Cortes de Aragon, Thursdays (all day) and Fridays (morning) the palace cannot be visited, with the exception of previously booked groups. This exception is no applicable during January, July and August.
Entrance fees:
- 3 euros
- Retied people and students: 1 euro
- Groups (min.10 people): 2 euros
- Free entrance: Sundays and kids under 12 accompanied by an addult..
Groups: Group organized visits from Monday to Saturday.
Address
C/ Diputados, s/n
976 28 96 83/84
www.cortesaragon.es
More information:
Zaragoza Turismo official site
www.zaragozaturismo.es
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