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Alcazar

Plaza del Triunfo, s/n | Santa Cruz, Seville, Spain
As featured in 3 days in Seville
Ranked #1 of 88 attractions in Seville
4.5 of 5 stars 930 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites, Gardens
Fee: Yes
Description: Beautiful medieval Islamic palace showcasing a unique fusion of Spanish Christian and Moorish architecture.
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Fresno, California
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Plan to spend a couple of hours wandering the grounds and buildings. Very worth the time. More

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Brussels, Belgium
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Beautiful palace, even more beautiful garden with lots of history. Audioguide is recommended (4euro extra on top of entrance fee). More

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Louisville, KY
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

We visited Seville in mid-April. Weather was sunny and cool. The Alcazar was not excessively crowded. The large groups were mainly school kids. We used a guidebook we brought from home to go from room to room. The gardens could have taken a day in themselves. Since we didn't go to the Alhambra, I can't compare. My advice: schedule plenty... More

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seattle
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

I went to the Alhambra first and I actually liked the Alcazar better. It's not nearly as big but after a while the amazing rooms start all looking the same anyway. I would do both again if I were in there perspective cities, but I enjoyed the Alcazar more. Pictures don't do either place justice you have to see it... More

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Calgary
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Like the Alhambra in Granada, the Alcazar in Sevilla is an awesome experience, and offers great views of the cathedral as well. More

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New York
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This is Sevilla's jewel. While our schedule only allowed us to spent a little under 3 hours here, I could've spent a week and still find it fascinating. More

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Delft, The Netherlands
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Beautiful buildings and gardens, although rather crowded. The small restaurant in the garden has a perfect airco to cool down from a hot visit to the gardens! More

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Melbourne Australia
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This site is a historical must see. Certainly gives someone from the New World (or Australia) a better insight into Spanish/Moorish centuries. More

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Portugal
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Very hot but magnificent so we sat in the shade and just soaked inthe atmosphere More

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Miami, Florida
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The architectural trip to exotic times and lands is worth the admission price and the long lines. More

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