The Royal Palace of Seville: The Alcazar

The Alcazar is a stunning fortress built on the Muslim period in Seville! You can travel into time listening to amazing stories about sultan Almutamid, his wife Itimat, other sultans, and even one about the 1st christian person that played chess in Europe! The Alcazar is the most visited monument in Seville. It was built by sultan Abderraman the 3rd. After him, many other sultans stayed in The Alcazar. Visiting the fortress, you will understand better the personality of Seville! You will also learn how Sevillian people feel about their muslim past. You will notice the magic of the city through its colours, the blossom of its orange trees and a great variety of architecture inside the palace. The combination of Muslim and Christian cultures makes this place so especial! We'll discover many stories about Sultans, king Don Pedro and his true love María de Padilla . You will find out secret gates, beautiful tiles as well as gardens. If You are an art lover, you will fall in love with the Alcazar!

Our meeting point will be by the big statue located in Plaza del Triunfo. After getting across the main entrance called "The Lion's Gate", you will be impressed by the beautiful muslim wall and the Justice Hall and the Plasterwork Patio, the oldest part of the ensemble. Then, I will show you The Trading House and you'll understand the important role that Seville played during the Discovery of América. Our next stop will be Don Pedro's Palace, the most astonishing building in the Alcazar, full of colourful tiles, intricated plasterworks and traditional coffered ceilings. If you're a Game of Thrones lover, you'll be amazed by The Ambassadors' Hall. We'll walk around The old gardens to reach "The Baths of María de Padilla". Then enjoy the views from The Grotto Gallery and The Ladies' Garden where you can take amazing pictures. The last place to be visited is The Gothic Palace, the medieval palace built by King Alfonso. * This itinerary can be customized. Feel free to message me.