Seville
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Seville, Andalusia, Spain
Patio de las Doncellas in the Royal Palace
Built in the 10th century for Seville’s Moorish governor, the Alcazar was converted into a palace by Pedro I, Christian King of Castile in the 1360s, making it the oldest royal palace still in use in Europe.
Pedro brought in Moorish craftsmen from Granada and Toledo to create his dream home, and today their patios, tile work, tracery and arabesques are the most delightful features, culminating in the stunning Salon de Embajadores, where Charles V was married in 1526.
Charles later added his own palace to the Alcazar, decorated with priceless Flemish tapestries. And the gardens are simply enchanting.
Be sure to book tickets online in advance to avoid the often-long queues.
There’s an extra charge for guided tours of the Cuarto Real Alto (the rooms used by the current Spanish royal family) which includes Pedro I’s stunning bedroom; for this you’ll need a euro coin for the locker for belongings, including your phone – photos are banned.
The Alcazar is near the cathedral; some guided tours include both, by day or night.
The Alcazar’s gardens are best in April and May. Between March and October, take the nocturnal guided tour avoid the heat. Check the website for summer concerts in the garden.
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