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Real Alcazar de SevillavsParque de Maria Luisa
Both are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Real Alcazar ranks significantly better than Maria Luisa Park. Real Alcazar has a TripExpert Score of 94 with approval from 7 reviewers like Michelin Guide, Afar Magazine and Michelin Guide.
Real Alcazar de Sevilla
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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
Parque de Maria Luisa Concierge Lonely Planet Frommer's Fodor's Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure U.S. News & World Report Frommer's
Avenida de las Delicias, Seville
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Concierge "The lungs of the city, this park has monuments, pavilions, and pools shaded by palm, pine, and elm trees."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A delightful place to escape from the noise of the city, with its duck ponds, snoozing sevillanos and paths snaking under the trees." Full review
Frommer's "The palace, whose baroque facade is visible behind the deluxe Alfonso XIII Hotel, today houses a seminary." Full review
Fodor's "Formerly the garden of the Palacio de San Telmo, this park blends formal design and wild vegetation." Full review
Afar Magazine "The lovely Maria Luisa Park began as palace gardens but was transformed into a well-used and much beloved public space in the early 20th century." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located on a stretch of green grounds along the Guadalquivir River, the storybook-perfect Parque de Maria Luisa was once the expansive gardens of the centuries-old San Telmo Palace." Full review
U.S. News & World Report2.0
"Like the plaza, this park was largely built for exhibition at the 1929 World's Fair and has remained one of Seville's most popular sites since. You can take a stroll, ride a bicycle " Full review
Frommer's "The park is one of the most tranquil areas in the city and attracts Sevillanos who want to row boats on its ponds, walk along flower-bordered paths, jog, or bicycle." Full review
