The Alcázar is a group of palaces also known as the Reales Alcázares. This wonderful place, is still working as a royal residence, when the king, queen or any member of the royal family stays in Seville, they usually stay at the Alcázar or use it for special events.
The Alcázar is another perfect example of the multicultural way of construction of the buildings that you will find in Seville, but the most predominant style in this case, is Mudejar.
While you are walking in the palace, you will find different “Patios” and rooms. The Patio de la Monteria, was used as a boundary between the city and the palace. It was built in 1364 and uses as part of decoration, Arabic inscriptions worshipping Allah.
The most important patio of the Palace is the “Patio of las Doncellas.” The vegetable motive decorations of the patio were done by the best artisans of the region and the “Patio de las Munecas” (Courtyard of the Dolls) gets its name from the little faces that are part of the decoration. The columns of this patio were part of the devastated palace of Medina Azahara in Cordoba.
The whole palace has beautiful details, but the best thing is see how different styles of architecture can live together creating a magical atmosphere. Open your eyes and try to catch Muslim artistic elements mix with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque.
Useful Information
Visiting Times from October to March
From Monday to Sunday: 9.30 to 17.00 h
Visiting Times from April to September
From Monday to Sunday: 9.30 to 19.00 h
Closed
January 1 and 6. Good Friday and December 25
Price:
General: 7,50 €
Free entrance for students, seniors, handicap and sevillian residents.
The Alcázar is another perfect example of the multicultural way of construction of the buildings that you will find in Seville, but the most predominant style in this case, is Mudejar.
While you are walking in the palace, you will find different “Patios” and rooms. The Patio de la Monteria, was used as a boundary between the city and the palace. It was built in 1364 and uses as part of decoration, Arabic inscriptions worshipping Allah.
The most important patio of the Palace is the “Patio of las Doncellas.” The vegetable motive decorations of the patio were done by the best artisans of the region and the “Patio de las Munecas” (Courtyard of the Dolls) gets its name from the little faces that are part of the decoration. The columns of this patio were part of the devastated palace of Medina Azahara in Cordoba.
The whole palace has beautiful details, but the best thing is see how different styles of architecture can live together creating a magical atmosphere. Open your eyes and try to catch Muslim artistic elements mix with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque.
Useful Information
Visiting Times from October to March
From Monday to Sunday: 9.30 to 17.00 h
Visiting Times from April to September
From Monday to Sunday: 9.30 to 19.00 h
Closed
January 1 and 6. Good Friday and December 25
Price:
General: 7,50 €
Free entrance for students, seniors, handicap and sevillian residents.
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