🇪🇸 Aljafería Palace - Zaragoza's Moorish Masterpiece ✨

🏰 The Aljafería Palace (Palacio de la Aljafería in Spanish, قصر الجعفرية in Arabic) is a stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Spain's most fascinating historical gems! 🌟 Why It's Special: 11th-century Islamic palace built by the Taifa kingdom of Zaragoza 🕌 Later became the royal residence of Aragonese kings after Christian reconquest in 1118 👑 A unique blend of Moorish + Catholic architecture – arches, courtyards & intricate carvings! Damaged during the Napoleonic Wars but restored to its former glory 💥 📜 A Journey Through Time: Muslim era: Luxurious palace with ornate Islamic designs Christian era: Converted into a royal court (Pedro IV’s reign) Renaissance: Fortified with defensive walls & towers 🏰 📍 Zaragoza, Spain | #MudejarArchitecture #UNESCO #Spain #TravelSpain #Zaragoza #AljaferiaPalace #HistoryLover