La Aljafería – Moorish palace and fortress
I just love the Moorish architecture in Spain. Built as a palace and fortress by the Moors in the 11th century, La Aljafería was remodeled by Fernando and Isabel after they kicked the Moors out in the Reconquest.
ancient portal
keyhole doorway
beautiful arches
ceiling added by Fernando & Isabel in 1492 – they were busy that year renovating palaces, funding expeditions to the Indies, and kicking the Moors & Jews out of Spain
St. George slaying a dragon
delicate detail work
interesting “graffiti”