Alcázar of Seville

Royal Alcazars of Seville

Alcázar is a Spanish word, synonym of fortified castle. Actually, it comes from the Arabic word Al Qasr means palace or fortress.

Reales Alcázares de Sevilla or "Royal Alcazars of Seville" is a royal palace in Seville,

originally a Moorish fort built in the 10th century by the Umayyad Caliph of Andalucia, the Alcázar has been expanded or reconstructed many times, In 11th century, Al-Mu'tamid ibn Abbad "The Poet King" from Banu Ibaad (Abbadid dynasty) extended the fortress towards the west and some palace buildings were constructed. This was the original Alcázar of the Blessing (Al-Mubarak), In the 12th century, the Almohades completely reformed all this space. The construction of the current Royal Alcázar began in the 14th century. It is the best example of Mudejar architectural style in Spain, although Islamic, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements can be found as well.

In 1987, UNESCO declared a World Heritage site.