The Alcazar of Seville (“Royal Alcazars of Seville”) is a royal palace in Seville, Spain. Originally a Moorish fort, the Alcazar has been expanded several times. The Almohades were the first to build a palace, called Al-Muwarak, on the site. Most of the modern Alcazar was built over Moorish ruins for King Pedro of Castile (also known as Pedro the Cruel) with construction beginning in 1364. Pedro used Moorish workers to build his palace giving it a distinctly Islamic design. The palace is one of the best remaining examples of mudejar architecture, a style under Christian rule in Spain but using Islamic architectural influence. Subsequent monarchs have added their own additions to the Alcazar. Charles V’s addition of gothic elements contrasts with the dominant Islamic style. Great tourist landmark and place for vacations trips.
GPS travel coordinates: 37° 23′ 2″ N, 5° 59′ 29″ W
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