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The Real Alcázar, Seville

PictureReal Alcázar de Seville by David Baron/Flickr
Touted as the most beautiful example of Mudéjar architecture, the Royal Alcázar of Seville is also the oldest royal palace still in use by a royal family  in Europe.

Built during the Muslim rule between 711 and 1492, alcázars were a type of castle known for their Moorish architecture and are considered some of the most beautiful and ornate castles in Europe. Many of these were constructed by the Christians, while older alcázars were built by the Romans.

Real Alcázar of Seville is visited for its finely detailed tiling and elegant designs that differ in each room. Every section of the royal palace is like entering a whole world created in a small space. Patio de las Doncellas astounds with lavish reception rooms, sunken gardens, and and a reflecting pool. The Salon de Embajadores, or Ambassadors Reception Room, is the most ornate room in the alcazar. The Puerta del León boasts 19th century tile work and holds the insignia of a lion with a cross in its claws.

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