Aragon is the heart of Mudejar, a unique architectural style that stands as
a remarkable legacy of Al-Andalus. It is the region where this surprising and beautiful
fusion of Islamic and Christian elements is most widespread and the only place where it has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage. From palaces and churches to towers and ceilings,
Aragon offers more than 16 routes featuring over 150 Mudejar landmarks. Exploring all of them could take years, though only
10 monuments have been listed by UNESCO. Below, you’ll find the must-see highlights.
Info & Location
City/Province: Zaragoza
Type of Experience: Islamic heritage
Where: The main focuses or routes of Mudejar in Aragon are four: the cities of Teruel and Zaragoza and their respective provinces.
Teruel city: The true capital of Mudejar. Its treasures were the first to be recognized as UNESCO World Heritage: the tower, roofing, and dome of the Cathedral of Santa María de Mediavilla, as well as the towers of three iconic churches: San Pedro, El Salvador, and San Martín.
Teruel province: The monuments here may not be as prominent as those in Teruel city, but they are still remarkable. Notable examples include the Church of Santa María la Mayor in Hijar, the Tower of Asunción in Albalate, and the impressive church-fortress of Santiago in Montalbán.
Zaragoza city: The Aljafería Palace, la Seo and San Pablo Church are World Heritage.
Zaragoza province: The Jalon Valley and Calatayud area feature several buildings recognized as UNESCO World Heritage,including the church-fortress of Santa María in Tobed, the church of Santa Tecla in Cervera de la Cañada, and the church of Santa María in Calatayud. Daroca is also an important location in this region.
