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Royal Alcazar of Seville: Entrance

Highlights

Discover the impressive Moorish and Renaissance architectural fusion.

Stroll through peaceful courtyards embellished with fountains.

Experience the grand, tiled halls and exquisite ornate ceilings.

Enjoy the tranquil and lush garden surroundings.

Avoid lines with pre-booked entry.

Royal Alcazar Seville: Guided tour

Highlights

Skip the waiting lines for faster access.

Discover detailed stories and historical facts with a live guide.

Visit both the magnificent palaces and the beautifully maintained gardens.

Experience cultural influences from various eras, including Islamic, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles.

See the filming location famous from popular TV series.

Royal Alcázar of Seville + Seville Cathedral: Guided Tour

Highlights

Explore the historic Royal Alcázar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Visit Seville Cathedral, the world’s third-largest cathedral and largest Gothic church.

Climb the Giralda Tower to enjoy sweeping city views.

Discover significant cultural and historical narratives from an expert live guide.

See exclusive filming locations from the ‘Game of Thrones’ series.

Royal Alcázar of Seville

The Royal Alcázar of Seville is a palace complex in the centre of the city where more than a thousand years of Islamic, Mudéjar, Gothic and Renaissance architecture sit side by side. Its courtyards, royal halls and walled gardens make it one of Seville’s essential visits. Book your tickets online in advance to choose your date and time slot and plan your day with ease.

About the Royal Alcázar of Seville

The Royal Alcázar began in 913, when Abd al-Rahman III, Caliph of Córdoba, ordered a new walled enclosure to be built on the site. The Almohads expanded it in the 12th century, and after the Castilian conquest of Seville in 1248, successive Christian kings added palaces of their own.

The best known of these is the Mudéjar Palace, commissioned by King Pedro I in the mid-14th century and famous for its carved plasterwork, tiled walls and courtyards. Later centuries brought Renaissance gardens, galleries and fountains.

The Alcázar is still in use today, making it one of the oldest working palaces in the world. Together with Seville Cathedral and the General Archive of the Indies, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Founded: 913, by Abd al-Rahman III
Centrepiece: The Mudéjar Palace of Pedro I (14th century)
UNESCO World Heritage Site: Since 1987

Why Visit the Royal Alcázar of Seville?

Eleven Centuries of Architecture

Walk from Almohad-era walls to Pedro I's Mudéjar Palace, the Gothic Palace of Alfonso X and later Renaissance additions, all in a single visit.

Gardens and Water Features

Beyond the palaces lie walled gardens with pools, fountains and pavilions. Look out for the Mercury Pond, overlooked by the Galería del Grutesco and the Fuente de la Fama.

The Cuarto Real Alto

The royal apartments on the upper floor are a sequence of rooms still used by the monarchy today, offering a rare look at the working side of the palace.

Timings

October to March: 9:30 AM to 5 PM
April to September: 9:30 AM to 7 PM

Closed Dates: January 1, January 6, Good Friday and December 25

By Metro
By Tram (MetroCentro)
By Bus
By Foot or Bicycle

Take Metro Line 1 to Puerta Jerez, then walk about five minutes to Plaza del Triunfo.

How Do I Get There?

The Alcázar sits in central Seville, beside the Cathedral and the Santa Cruz quarter.

Visitor Entrance: Puerta del León, Plaza del Triunfo

Address: Patio de Banderas, s/n, 41004 Seville, Spain

Additional Info

Facilities
Souvenir Store
Dining

Toilets are available inside the complex, and benches and shaded corners in the gardens give you places to rest.

The official audio guide runs on your own phone: scan the QR code on site to open it in the MuseumMate app.

Accessibility

Many parts of the Alcázar, including much of the gardens and several ground-floor courtyards, can be visited by wheelchair users. Because the complex is centuries old, some areas have steps, narrow passages or uneven paving, and the Baths of María de Padilla are reached by stairs.

Next to the Puerta del León, a bronze scale model lets blind and partially sighted visitors explore the layout of the Alcázar by touch.

FAQs about the Royal Alcázar of Seville

When was the Royal Alcázar founded?

Its origins go back to 913, when Abd al-Rahman III, Caliph of Córdoba, ordered a walled enclosure to be built on the site.

Is the Alcázar still used as a royal palace?

Yes. The upper floor, known as the Cuarto Real Alto, is still the Spanish Royal Family's residence when they are in Seville.

What architectural styles can I see?

The complex mixes Islamic, Mudéjar, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, built up over more than a thousand years.

Who built the Mudéjar Palace?

King Pedro I of Castile commissioned it in the mid-14th century. It is the most celebrated part of the complex.

Is the Royal Alcázar a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Yes. It was inscribed in 1987 together with Seville Cathedral and the General Archive of the Indies.

What does the name Alcázar mean?

It comes from the Arabic al-qasr, which means palace or fortress.

Was Game of Thrones filmed at the Alcázar?

Yes. The palace and gardens appeared as the Water Gardens of Dorne in the fifth season of the series.