The Alcázar ⭐⭐(or ‘
Reales Alcázares de Sevilla‘ in Spanish) is a royal palace that was built by the Moorish rulers who occupied the peninsula from the 8th century onwards. It is by and large considered to be one of the most outstanding examples of
mudéjar art to exist today. The Alcázar is the oldest royal palace still in use, regularly hosting state officials and dignitaries, and since 1987 it has been declared a
UNESCO World Heritage site.
The origins of the palace can be traced back to the time of the first occupations by Moorish conquest of
Seville in 712. In the 12th century, the construction became considerably more established as a palace, along the lines of the one we know today. However, in the 13th century, the
Spanish Reconquista was in full swing and the area was soon reclaimed by the Catholic Kings of
Spain who claimed the palace as their own. This marks the beginning of a new era for the palace, one under which elements of Gothic, Renaissance and Romanesque design were combined to the original Islamic structure leading to the unique blend of styles known as Mudéjar.
Royal Bathroom at Royal Alcázar of Seville
Most mosques feature a dome, called qubba in Arabic. The
dome is a symbolic
representation of the vault of heaven. The interior decoration of a dome often emphasizes this symbolism using patterns to awe and inspire.
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Exit with the Bell Tower (La Giralda) of Cathedral in the background
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