We werent sure but this is a place not to be missed. The reviews have got this right. It has an amazing combination of Islamic buildings, great exhibitions and medieval rooms..the gardens are lovely and this was a feast for the senses . Staff were friendly and the costs is very low..there was so much to see and there was no sense of being rushed. there si even an excellent cafe - we liked it so much we went back.

Zaragoza was an amazing city to visit but the Palacio de la Aljaferia was the best part. Its not a large as others but it is in stunning condition and worth the look. You can see the different influences through the centuries.

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 available. Very helpful ticket booth. You go across the security courtyard and the entrace to the museum is opposite the toilets in the beautiful orange tree garden. On entry, do read the English explanations of the principles of Islamic art, which are very helpful. You follow through the museum exhibits, then the palace rooms, then the Parliament. Before the Parliament room is a small cafe but their Menu Del Dia is served in the gorgeous large dining room. Fantastic value. 10.50euros per person, for 3 courses and a bottle of wine per couple. Linen table cloths and a glass floor above archaeological remains. Busy- best to book ahead. We just went round the palace on our own, didn't need to join a tour. There is information in various languages in the major rooms. A fantastic few hours.

Zaragoza was our first stop, end we read that the Aljaferia palace was worth visiting. And indeed it is, It illustrates well how the Mores created a wonderful palace, that later was adapted to the (less developed, honestly) taste of the Christian Kings. There could be a bit more explanation, and especially when you use the downloadable guid (on your phone) you might get confused a bit about where to look for the things the guide is telling you. It is not the Al Hambra, but it's a good runnr-up. Don't forget to book your tickets online

One of my favorite things in Spain! The architecture is beautiful. It's not ornate like a typical Spanish cathedral (which are amazing) or soaring like La Sagrada Familia. It's a home. The ceilings are ornate but everything else is rather plain. The coat of arms that were painted once the Moors left have faded and I prefer the clean white walls anyway. I am unlikely ever to get to Turkey or other previous Ottoman strongholds and this gives you a real taste of the period's architecture. It's not that long of a stop but completely worth it if you're driving from between Madrid and Barcelona.

Very interesting place to visit, definitely worth going. Beautiful Moorish architecture. Information on website not entirely accurate e.g it said there were guided tours in English at specific times but when we asked they said these were only available in the summer. There is an app you can use on your phone which was quite informative though hard to quite follow the lay out of the rooms. Numbers in the rooms didn't always match the ones on the app! Was fascinating to see the regional government chamber which is housed in the palace