Seville, Seville, Andalusia, Spain
Palace · Almohad / Christian (Mudejar) · 10th-14th Century
The Royal Alcázar of Seville is a royal palace in Seville, Spain, built for the Christian king Peter of Castile. It was built on the site of an Abbadid Muslim residential fortress. It is a preeminent example of Mudéjar architecture in the Iberian Peninsula.
Construction: 913 AD – Ongoing (Still a royal residence)
Founder: Abd al-Rahman III (Original fortress)
Key figures: Al-Mutamid, King Pedro I
Significance: Oldest royal palace still in use in Europe, showcasing the evolution from Islamic to Mudejar art.
- 913: Original fortress built by Umayyads
- 11th Century: Expanded by Abbadid dynasty
- 1364: Pedro I builds the Mudejar Palace
Architectural styles: Mudejar, Gothic, Renaissance, Islamic
Materials: Tile, Plaster, Wood
- Patio de las Doncellas: Courtyard of the Maidens featuring a long reflecting pool and sunken gardens.
- Salón de Embajadores: Hall of Ambassadors with a magnificent golden wooden dome.
- Gardens: Extensive gardens blending Moorish and Renaissance styles.
Opening hours: 09:30 - 19:00 (summer) · 09:30 - 17:00 (winter) – Closed Jan 1, Jan 6, Dec 25.
- General: €13.50
- Students/Seniors: €6.00
Accessibility: Partial access to ground floors and gardens.
Official site: https://www.alcazarsevilla.org
Address: Patio de Banderas, s/n, 41004 Sevilla, Spain
Coordinates: 37.3831, -5.9902