Royal/Real Alcazar, built on the site of a Muslim fortress dating from 913 AD, is the Royal Palace of King Peter of Castile. To this day, it remains the residence of the Royal family in Seville, making it the oldest palace in use in Europe and was registered in 1987 by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, along with the adjoining Seville Cathedral. The palace has evolved over the centuries. The walls show cultures that passed through the ages in Seville. The palace, a pre-eminent example of Mudéjar architecture in the Iberian Peninsula is renowned as one of the most beautiful architectural wonder of Seville.
The Real Alcázar is an architectural ensemble that has passed many stages and different cultures. This spectacular 12th-century palace built by the Arabs was taken over by the Christians. The legacy of Alcazar was carried on subsequently in the form of a spectacular tiled altar made in 1504 by Francisco Niculoso Pisano and the painted altarpiece in the Almirante room, dedicated to the Virgin of Sailors or in the magnificent collections of tapestries that show Carlos V conquering Tunisia. Layers of artistic heritage were added by the Borbon monarch with tapestries, crystal lamps from La Granja, clocks, furniture and an outstanding collection of paintings. From the grand courts visit the Gothic rooms where each room seems to be more spectacular than the other. and the tapestries and then through to the longer walkway overlooking the garden.
With traditional Moorish water gardens and a later gothic planting, the royal courts with their outstanding architecture and water features, exquisite calligraphy that borders the geometry of the design, the water courts and quiet cloisters reveal the layers of the religious impact it had on the architecture. Arabic influence, amazing architecture, and colors intermingled with western decor and unparalleled craftsmanship in the architecture and landscaping and showcases a unique marriage of Iberian and Islamic art.
By Bus:
Line 21. It takes 16 minutes and the fare is about 1.39 Euros
By Bus:
It takes 22 minutes and the fare is about 1.39 Euros
By Taxi:
It takes 10 minutes and the fare is between 4.73 and 5.70 Euros
By Walk:
It takes about 18 minutes
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Optional visit to the Cuarto Real Alto, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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