Alcázar of Seville
The Alcázar of Seville, officially called Royal Alcázar of Seville (Spanish: Real Alcázar de Sevilla or Reales Alcázares de Sevilla), is a historic royal palace in Seville, Spain. It was formerly the site of the Islamic-era citadel of the city, begun in the 10th century and then developed into a larger palace complex by the Abbadid dynasty (11th century) and the Almohads (12th to early 13th centuries). After the Castilian conquest of the city in 1248, the site was progressively rebuilt and replaced by new palaces and gardens. Among the most important of these is a richly-decorated Mudéjar-style palace built by Pedro I during the 1360s.
| Alcázar of Seville | |
|---|---|
| Native name Spanish: Real Alcázar de Sevilla | |
Patio de la Montería courtyard | |
| Type | Alcázar |
| Location | Seville, Spain |
| Coordinates | 37°23′02″N 5°59′29″W |
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | i, ii, iii, vi |
| Designated | 1987 (11th session) |
| Part of | Cathedral, Alcázar and General Archive of the Indies in Seville |
| Reference no. | 383-002 |
| Region | Europe and North America |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 3 June 1931 |
| Reference no. | RI-51-0001067 |
Location of Alcázar of Seville in Spain | |
The palace is a preeminent example of Mudéjar style in the Iberian Peninsula and also includes sections with Gothic and Renaissance 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.