The Real Alcázar of Seville is the oldest royal palace in use in Europe. On its walls it brings together the influence of all the cultures that have passed through Seville. Visiting the Real Alcázar of Seville becomes a unique experience for the five senses with more than 7,000 square meters of gardens.
Its orange trees are part of the history of the city of Seville.
In this post, I tell you the curiosities of this place with a unique charm. If you are looking for guided tours in Seville, you are in the right place. Tour its palaces, patios and gardens on foot, and discover my tour of the Real Alcázar.
Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO
The Real Alcázar of Seville is located in front of the Seville Cathedral. It was built during the Early Middle Ages (9th century), since then its architectural changes have been constant.
It is divided into several areas: Puerta del León, Hall of Justice, Mudéjar Palace, Patio de Banderas,…
In 1987, UNESCO decided to declare this Palace a World Heritage Site. In addition, one of its Mudejar-type palaces built by King Pedro I, has been the setting for series and films such as Game of Thrones, The Kingdom of Heaven, The Plague…
The best-known Arab cistern
If you want to visit the Real Alcázar of Seville you cannot miss its wonderful underground cistern, located under the Patio del Crucero. Known as the María Padilla Baths because of the legend behind it.
Legend has it that María Padilla, the lover of King Pedro I, cooled off in these waters.
The cistern can reach a difference of up to 15 degrees with the outside temperature of Seville on its hottest days.
The Dolls’ Courtyard
This room of the Real Alcázar of Seville owes its name to the seventeen faces of dolls carved on the stucco arches. Sevillian tradition says that if you find them you will be very lucky.
Shall we find them together?
The Courtyard of the Maidens
Another room that we are going to discover is the Patio de las Doncellas.
Among one of its many legends, it is said that the name is due to the payment of a tribute of 100 Maidens. It is also said that said patio, being the central axis of the palace, was the place of reception of the guest and where the maidens would always be waiting to serve them.
Construction of great antiquity
The land on which the Alcázar of Seville stands was occupied by Roman and Visigoth settlements. The Arabs built on this space for the residence of their rulers.
Visit the Royal Alcázar of Seville
The legends that house the walls of the Real Alcázar are countless. Do you want to discover the whole story?
Now you can with a tourist guide in Seville. Discover a unique and different Seville, discover the Real Alcázar with a guided tour.
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We visited together The Cathedral, La Giralda, The Real Alcázar, Plaza de España, The Gardens of Maria Luisa, Itálica…
And much more!
Find out the prices of tickets to the Real Alcázar, its schedule and the price for those born or residing in Seville. The schedule varies depending on the Covid-19 situation, currently its opening hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. from Monday to Sunday.
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