Visiting the Real Alcazar of Seville!

The Real Alcazar of Seville is a must-see palace you shouldn’t miss while visiting Spain.

While traveling throughout southern Spain in the Andalusia region, you will not want to miss the city of Seville (or Sevilla in Spanish). Seville is actually the capital of the Andalusia region and is full of Spanish culture and Treasures of Traveling such as the Real Alcazar of Seville. There are so many interesting places to visit within Seville and the Royal Alcazar of Seville will top the list for many people. From the royal palace to the exquisite gardens, this should be on anyone’s itinerary when visiting Seville. 

The Alcazar Has Many Names

Depending on who you talk to, this palace might have a different name. Some people call it The Real Alcazar (Royal Palace in English), others say Reales Alcazares (Royal Palaces) and even others while using English will call it the Alcazar Palace or the Alcazar Castle. Let’s face it, most people make up their own names for buildings, but while visiting the Alcazar, I learned the real name. It’s named the Reales Alcazares because this large palace that has extensive gardens is actually made up of many palaces built by different rulers of Spain throughout history.

A Brief History of the Real Alcazar of Seville

Just like so many southern Spanish cities throughout the Andalusia region, Seville has a unique history of being ruled by multiple kings, rulers and empires. During the 1st Century, the area of Seville where the Real Alcazar is located was actually a college. Then a Christian basilica was built on the college’s ruins and when Seville was conquered by the Umayyad Caliphate in 712, they tore down the basilica to build a military fortress. Similar to the history and construction of the Alhambra in Granada.

To read more about the Royal Alcazar of Seville, visit the Treasures of Traveling website!

-- Luke Keeler