Royal Alcázar of Seville, Seville

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The Royal Alcázars of Seville (in Spanish: Reales Alcázares de Sevilla) is a stunning royal palace with captivating gardens that is a must-see in Seville. Commonly known as the Alcázar of Seville, the place was built for the Christian king Peter of Castile on the site of an Abbadid Muslim alcazar, or residential fortress. The fortress was destroyed after the Christian conquest of Seville in 1248.

The palace is a preeminent example of the Mudéjar style in the Iberian Peninsula, combining Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance structural elements. The upper stories of the Alcázar are still occupied by the royal family when they visit Seville and are administered by the Patrimonio Nacional. It was registered in 1987 by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, along with the adjoining Seville Cathedral and the General Archive of the Indies.

In 1962 the Alcázar was used as a set for Lawrence of Arabia.

Part of the fifth season of Game of Thrones was shot in several locations in the province of Seville, including the Alcázar.

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