Aljafería Palace is a palace in Zaragoza, Aragón, Spain, and a filming location for El Cid (2020). It was designed by Al-Halifa Zuhayr, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Location: Zaragoza, Aragón, Spain
Verified facts
- Located in Zaragoza, Aragón
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11645, SRC-11646, SRC-13539 - Appeared in El Cid (tv, 2020)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11645, SRC-11646, SRC-13280 - Designed by Al-Halifa Zuhayr
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16062, SRC-16563, SRC-17241 - Historic designation: UNESCO World Heritage Site (part of Mudéjar Architecture of Aragon, inscribed 2001); Bien de Interés Cultural / Monument
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16062, SRC-16564, SRC-17241
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11645 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Cid_(TV_series) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11646 — https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-el-cid-filmed/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13280 — Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza — ZGZ de cine (official city film/tourism site), El Cid (2020) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13539 — spain.info — official tourism portal of Spain (Turespaña), Aljafería Palace page (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16062 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aljafer%C3%ADa (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16563 — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palacio_de_la_Aljafer%C3%ADa (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16564 — https://zaragoza.es/sede/portal/turismo/post/palacio-de-aljaferia?locale=en (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17241 — https://ermakvagus.com/Europe/Spain/Aljaferia%20Palace/Aljaferia%20Palace.htm (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was El Cid filmed?
Aljafería Palace, in Zaragoza, Aragón, is a real-world filming location used for El Cid.
Who designed Aljafería Palace?
Aljafería Palace was designed by Al-Halifa Zuhayr.
Where is Aljafería Palace located?
Aljafería Palace is located in Zaragoza, Aragón.