The Alcázar of Seville is the oldest royal palace still in use in Europe – over 1,000 years of history, from Islamic Isbyllia through medieval Christian and Jewish Seville to present day.
The most celebrated and recognisable parts of the Alcázar are the façade, the Ambassadors’ Hall and the Patio of the Maidens in the Mudéjar (Islamic-Christian) Palace of King Pedro. But the palace complex has many other secrets to be discovered, so follow our guide to get the best out of this fabulous monument, which is an essential part of any visit to Seville.
The royal apartments, in the upper part of the palace, are the official residence in the city for the reigning Spanish monarch: the king’s sister, Infanta Elena, held her wedding celebrations here.
The official name is the “Alcázares Reales de Sevilla”, or the Royal Alcázars of Seville, since the palace is essentially a complex consisting of several buildings from different eras. However it is commonly known simply as the Alcázar. It has magnificent salons boasting tiled walls and intricate plasterwork, courtyards with beautiful pools, and delightful gardens; parts of the palace are similarly awe-inspiring as the Alhambra, but on a smaller scale. If some areas looks familiar, that’s because several salons and parts of the garden were used as locations for Game of Thrones.
Due to this increase in popularity, we highly recommend buying your tickets online in advance. This will help you avoid the long lines for buying day-of tickets. The website features many different price points and visit options, among them a general visit with an audio guide and a nighttime visit with dramatic performances. Buy your tickets here: realalcazarsevilla.sacatuentrada.es
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