Aljafería Palace
A fortified palace built in the second half of the 11th century by the Muslim rulers of Zaragoza. It later became a residence of the kings of Aragon and today houses the regional parliament, with courtyards and arches in the Hispano-Moorish style.
- Where
- Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain
- Grade
- UNESCO heritage
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 8 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 41.6565, -0.8971
Get the Aljafería Palace stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Aljafería Palace. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Aragon volume with your photos and a note.
Near Aljafería Palace
Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar 1.6 km
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La Seo Cathedral 1.8 km
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Bardenas Reales 78 km
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Monasterio de Piedra 90 km
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Ordesa and Monte Perdido 135 km
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Cirque de Gavarnie 137 km
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More UNESCO World Heritage sites in Aragon
Questions
Where is Aljafería Palace?
Aljafería Palace is in Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar (1.6 km), La Seo Cathedral (1.8 km), Bardenas Reales (78 km).
How do I get the Aljafería Palace stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Aljafería Palace and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Aragon volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Aljafería Palace before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Aragon volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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