Royal Alcazar of Seville

The Royal Alcazar of Seville (in Spanish, Real Alcázar de Sevilla) was built on Roman foundations and was also used by the Visigoths. Later, a basilica (Basilica of San Vicente Mártir) was built, where San Isidoro was buried. Most of the current architecture of the Royal Alcazar is thanks to the Arabs who conquered Seville in the eighth century. Some Alcazar parts were built at the same time as the Alhambra was built in Granada.

After the Reconquista in the thirteenth century, Alfonso X was responsible for the expansion of the Alcazar. Then, three gothic palaces were built, until finally Pedro I completed the only Mudejar Palace.

If you visit Seville, you should definitely take a stroll about the beautiful gardens of the Royal Alcazar. Full of orange trees, palm trees and fountains, you can even walk by during the hot summer days.

Jardines del Príncipe and Jardines del Naranjal are also worth mentioning. You can relax as you walk by them or wonder at the Fuente de Neptuno or the Pabellón de Carlos V.

The Alcazar has also served as a filming location for the hit series ‘Game of Thrones’. It is also the residence of the royal family when they visit Seville. They stay at Cuarto Real Alto, an area of ​​the Royal Alcazar you can visit partially.

Undoubtedly, the Royal Alcazar of Seville is one of the most beautiful places to visit during your stay in the city. You can do it in an original way during one of its nocturnal visits: the breathtaking beauty of the Royal Alcazar at night will leave you speechless. We are sure this is one the best times to visit the Alcazar of Seville.

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