Inside the mysterious Alcázar of Seville Spain
Seville’s palace fortress, the Royal Alcázar, was originally a Moorish fort built in the 10th century by the first Caliph of Andalucia. One of the most spectacular rooms is the Salon de Embajadores (Hall of the Ambassadors.) Its lavishly decorated walls and archways showcase the talent of Sevillian craftsmen.
The construction of the current Alcázar began in the 14th century. It is the best example of Mudejar architecture in Spain. Mudejar style buildings were commissioned by Castilian Christian kings but also included elements of Moorish architecture. It also includes elements of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque.
Inside the mysterious Alcázar of Seville Spain
Seville’s palace fortress, the Royal Alcázar, was originally a Moorish fort built in the 10th century by the first Caliph of Andalucia. One of the most spectacular rooms is the Salon de Embajadores (Hall of the Ambassadors.) Its lavishly decorated walls and archways showcase the talent of Sevillian craftsmen.
The construction of the current Alcázar began in the 14th century. It is the best example of Mudejar architecture in Spain. Mudejar style buildings were commissioned by Castilian Christian kings but also included elements of Moorish architecture. It also includes elements of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque.