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Real Alcazar de SevillavsCasa de Pilatos
Both are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Real Alcazar ranks slightly higher than Casa de Pilatos. Real Alcazar comes in at 94 with praise from 7 reviewers including Michelin Guide, Michelin Guide and Afar Magazine.
Real Alcazar de Sevilla
Concierge
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine Michelin Guide
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
U.S. News & World Report
Lonely Planet
Plaza del Triunfo, s/n, Santa Cruz, Seville
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Concierge "First built in A.D. 913, this fortress was expanded and rebuilt countless times by successive Muslim rulers."
Frommer's "Technically the oldest European royal residence still in use (the king and queen stay here when they’re in Sevilla)." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Modified and added to over the centuries, these stunning palatial buildings, first built in the 10C, are notable for their architectural diversity." Full review
Afar Magazine "This ceiling in one of the rooms in the Alcazar in Sevilla, Spain makes you feel as if you are staring into the heavens. " Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Built, extended and renovated from the 11C to the 20C, Seville's royal palace comprises, on the foundations of an Arab fortress, an extraordinary potted history of the city's architecture." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Expanded many times since its 913 inception, the Real Alcázar is a vivid reminder of the rise and fall of kingdoms and cultures in Seville." Full review
Fodor's "The official residence of the king and queen when they're in town, built by Pedro I (1350–69) on the site of Seville's former Moorish alcázar. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report1.0
"The intricate architectural design is known as mudéjar — a Muslim and Christian artistic fusion unique to Andalusia. " Full review
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Exlpore on your own or use an audio tour to guide you through the luxurious rooms
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"If heaven really does exist, then let's hope it looks a little bit like the inside of Seville's Alcázar." Full review
Casa de Pilatos Concierge Lonely Planet Fodor's Afar Magazine Michelin Guide
Atlas Obscura Frommer's
1 Plaza Pilatos, 41003 Seville
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Concierge "Supposedly a reproduction of Pilate's house in Jerusalem, this 16th-century palace was the home of the dukes of Medinaceli."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"One of the city’s most glorious mansions... with some beautiful tile work and artesonado." Full review
Fodor's "With its fine patio and superb azulejo decorations, this palace is a beautiful blend of Spanish Mudejar and Renaissance architecture." Full review
Afar Magazine "The inside, especially the courtyard and the tiled rooms directly adjacent to it, are absolutely beautiful." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"What is perhaps the most unique monument in Seville was built in the late 15C and completed in the early 16C by Don Fadrique." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A 16th-century Andalusian palace. " Full review
Frommer's "This 16th-century Andalucían palace of the dukes of Medinaceli recaptures the splendor of the past, casually combining Gothic, Mudéjar, and Plateresque styles in its courtyards, fountains, and salons" Full review
