UNESCO WHS - Palacio de la Aljafería Postcard

UNESCO WHS Serie - World Heritage Sites in Spain Mudejar Architecture of Aragon / Arquitectura mudéjar de Aragón The development in the 12th century of Mudejar art in Aragon resulted from the particular political, social and cultural conditions that prevailed in Spain after the Reconquista. This art, influenced by islamic tradition, also reflects various contemporary European styles, particularly the Gothic. Present until the early 17th century, it is chraacterised by an extremely refined and inventive use of brick and glazed tiles in architecture, especially in the belfries. The Aljafería Palace is a fortified mediaeval palace built during the second half of the 11th century. The structure is the only conserved large example of Spanish Islamic architecture from the era of the taifas (independant kingdoms). Name: Mudejar Architecture of Aragon Site: Mudéjar remains of the Palace of Aljafería / Restos mudéjares del Palacio de la Aljafería Country: Spain Location: Zaragoza, Aragon Inscription: 1986 Category: Cultural (iv) Unesco Ref: 378-008 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the site.