Experts' Choice Award Real Alcazar de Sevilla
What the experts agree on
Seville's Real Alcázar dazzles with mudéjar architecture blending Muslim and Christian styles, built up over centuries from a 913 Moorish fortress. Still a working royal residence, its ceilings and courtyards feel heavenly.
“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.”
– Michelin Guide
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
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
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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
