Aljafería Palace

This palace is a fortified medieval palace built during the second half of the 11th century. The oldest component of the Aljafería is today known as the Troubadour Tower (you can see it in the photo). The tower received this name from Antonio Garcia Gutierrez’s 1836 romantic drama The Troubadour. This drama became the libretto for Giuseppe Verdi’s opera "Il trovatore".
Nowadays the palace is the headquarters of the regional parliament.

[John Falconer]

Well captured. and Well photographed.

[Carole Sandford]

Super capture of amazing building.

[Monica]

Beautiful shot!

[Fran Balsera]

@johnfalconer @carole_sandford @monicac Thank you

[bkb in the city]

Hello Fran. Greetings from Edmonton Alberta Canada. What a beautiful building

[Fran Balsera]

@bkbinthecity Hello Brian. Greetings from Zaragoza, Spain. Thank you for your words.

[Kathy]

Interesting history. Good to know the palace is still in use, although it seems to be sitting idle except for the fluttering flags. A nice architectural photo.