The Alcázar

The Alcazar of Seville, a royal palace on the World Heritage list

The Alcazar of Seville is one of the finest palaces in Spain, inscribed on the World Heritage list. The Seville audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this sumptuous ensemble, a masterpiece of Mudéjar art, still used as a royal residence.

A Mudéjar and Christian palace

The Alcazar of Seville is a royal palace built and remodelled over the centuries, from the Muslim sovereigns to the Christian kings. A masterpiece of Mudéjar art, it deploys patios, rooms richly decorated with azulejos and stucco, and magnificent gardens. Inscribed on the World Heritage list, it is one of the oldest palaces still in use in the world and remains an official residence of the royal family.

What to see

You admire the patios, the rooms with Mudéjar decorations, the azulejos, the elaborate ceilings and the vast gardens of the Alcazar. The ensemble illustrates the meeting of cultures that shaped Seville. It is a must-see stop, one of the finest palaces in Spain, to be discovered in the heart of the historic centre.

Practical information

The Alcazar of Seville lies in the heart of the historic centre, near the cathedral, reachable on foot. The visit has a fee and follows its own hours, which vary with the season; the crowds can be large. It is a working royal residence; it is best to enquire and plan your visit.

What is the Alcazar of Seville?

It is a royal palace, a masterpiece of Mudéjar art, inscribed on the World Heritage list, still used as an official residence of the Spanish royal family.

Where is the Alcazar of Seville?

In the heart of the historic centre of Seville, near the cathedral.