Aljafería Palacio de la Aljafería
Zaragoza, Spain UNESCO World Heritage Site
Aljafería is a palace, castle, and monument that serves as the seat of the Aragonese Corts. This World Heritage Site features Mudéjar architecture of Aragon, Spanish Gothic architecture, Renaissance architecture, and Plateresque styles.
Planning a visit
The site is open Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00. Admission costs €5, or it is free with a Tourist Card. The building has wheelchair access. Visitors can combine a trip to Aljafería with visits to the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, which is 1.6 km away, or the Cathedral of the Savior of Zaragoza, located 1.8 km away.
Zaragoza Airport is 12 km from the site, and the location is 273 km from Madrid. For weather, the warmest months are July and August, with daily highs reaching 33 °C and 32 °C. The driest period is July, with about 3 rainy days. The coolest months are January and December, when daily highs are around 11 °C and lows are between 3 °C and 4 °C. Rainfall is highest in May, with 45 mm recorded.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 11 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 21 | 15 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 21 | 22 | 19 | 42 | 45 | 27 | 16 | 17 | 32 | 38 | 31 | 24 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
