Royal Alcázar of Seville
In the Andalusian capital you will find one of the most visited monuments in SpainIt is the Royal Alcázar of Seville. You only have to discover it in the historic center, very close to the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the See, the Giralda tower and the Archive of the Indies.
This impressive complex of buildings, courtyards, and gardens has more than a thousand years of history.
It is the oldest royal palace in Europe which is still in use.
Why visit the Alcázar Palace in Seville?
This place is one of the great monuments that form part of the World Heritage Site and the second most visited in Andalusia, after the Alhambra in Granada.
Its beauty, its decorative richness and its essence makes it one of the most special visits in Seville.
What can you see at the Royal Alcázar?
Its interior is totally amazing. Let this list guide you with an appropriate itinerary:
- Lion Gate and Courtyard
- Palace of Justice and Plaster Courtyard
- Hunting Courtyard
- The House of Trade
- The Mudejar Palace
- The Gardens of the Royal Alcázar
- The Gothic Palace and the Tapestry Room
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Lion Gate and Courtyard
This is the access area to the building complex. It gives us a glimpse of what we will see inside: walls, gardens, decoration, and more.
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Palace of Justice and Plaster Courtyard
This building is the oldest palace of the Alcázar. Water is the center of everything and draws our gaze towards the patio and the pool.
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Hunting Courtyard
This patio serves as link between several buildings important buildings in the Alcázar include the Mudéjar Palace and the Casa de la Contratación.
It has some spectacular views of the Giralda and the f is fully appreciatedachada of the Mudéjar Palace.
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The House of Trade
This is the most recently constructed building, specifically the 16th century. It has two distinct rooms: the Admiral's Room and the Courtroom, The latter features a wonderful coffered ceiling and a painting depicting the Virgin of the Seafarers.
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The Mudejar Palace
It's one of the most popular places with both visitors and locals. This is due to its magnificent Mudéjar-style decoration and, above all, to the Courtyard of the Maidens.
Other notable features include, for example, the Hall of Ambassadors, where the series was filmed Game of Thrones.
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The Gardens of the Royal Alcázar
The gardens of the Alcázar are a place to get lost in. Its palm trees, peach trees, jasmine, rose bushes, lemon trees, and orange trees will delight you…
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The Gothic Palace
We now enter a building of Gothic style, with high vaulted ceilings and walls decorated with ceramic tiles.
The Tapestry Room It's in the same building and it's worth seeing.
Tickets to the Royal Alcázar of Seville
The best, safest and fastest way to purchase tickets for the Royal Alcázar is by visiting the official website. Make sure it's the official ticket. You can verify this because they will sell you the general admission ticket, the ticket plus the ticket for the Upper Royal Room, or both combined with a radio guide, not guided tours or other activities.
Regarding the entrances to the Alcázar
I recommend that, if you have enough time, you acquire the general admission plus Upper Royal Room. If, on the other hand, you don't want to or can't be there all morning, I advise you to buy the general admission.
The best way to visit the Royal Alcázar
The best way to visit it so you don't miss anything is with a official tour guide. Look for official guides accredited by the Junta de Andalucía.
Small groups are best (free tours often miss out on interesting things because so many people are together), and that's all, enjoy! Royal Alcázar of Seville on a guided tour!
If you want to know more about the guided tour of the Royal Alcázar of Seville,contact me!