A walking route · Moderate
Madinat al-Zahra route
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Distance
- 2 km
- Stops
- 8
A walk through Abderramán III's caliphal city (World Heritage), from the upper palace to the Eastern Hall and the mosque, with an explanation of the symbolism of Umayyad architecture.
Drawn by Dr. Abdulmajeed Al-Mudarra
- Start
- Centro de Visitantes de Madinat al-Zahra
- 1
Visitor Centre and Museum
Centro de Visitantes de Madinat al-Zahra
An interpretation museum of the finds, from which the bus goes to the site.
- 2
North Gate
Puerta Norte
Current entrance to the archaeological site.
- 3
Servants' Quarters
Viviendas de servicio
Dwellings with courtyards that reveal everyday life.
- 4
Casa de Ya'far
Casa de Ya'far
The house of the chamberlain Ja'far, with a triple-arched facade.
- 5
Upper Basilical Building
Edificio Basilical Superior
Administrative and official reception halls.
- 6
Hall of Abderramán III (the Eastern Hall)
Salón de Abd al-Rahman III (Salón Rico)
The great reception hall with its carved plant decoration.
- 7
Upper Garden
Jardín Alto
A four-part garden in front of the Eastern Hall.
- 8
Madinat al-Zahra congregational mosque
Mezquita aljama de Madinat al-Zahra
Remains of the mosque, angled towards the qibla.