Palacio de la Aljafería. The Aljafilia Palace in Zaragoza is a jewel of Muslim art on par with the Alhambra in Granada, a palace that reflects the dedication and pursuit of architectural beauty by the Muslim aristocracy of the time. The Aljafiglia Palace was built in the second half of the 11th century as the residence of the Muslim kings who ruled the Kingdom of Zaragoza. The overall style of the building is Islamic, such as the arches, small mosques, and holes in the walls facing Mecca. After the conquest of Zaragoza by Alfonso I of Aragon in 1118, it became the palace of the Christian kings of the Kingdom of Aragon, where several kings and princesses were born, as well as the famous monarchs Queen Isabella I and King Ferdinand II. In the following centuries it served as a military base, and a tall watchtower was built in one corner of the palace. The palace is rectangular in its main body and has several round towers, with the exception of the "Trovador Tower", which is a rectangular tower. Since the establishment of the palace, after the development of the times, the change of dynasties, and the change of owners, the palace has also been constantly renovated, and finally became its current state.
