The Alcázar is a Spanish Royal Palace and one of the official residences of the Spanish Royal Family. As with the cathedral it is situated on the site of a Moorish citadel for the city. It was progressively rebuilt from 1248 following the conquest of the city but most of the important decorated parts date from the 1360s, built by Pedro I. It is a little confusing as the building was constructed in the Mudejar style- Moorish.
The palace has numerous sections and courtyards as well as extensive gardens. We were pleased that we purchased tickets for different days for the cathedral and Alcázar, both at one of the earliest entry times. The sites needed plenty of time and a lunch break afterwards!
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