Real Alcazar 23 - Seville
by Allen Beatty
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Real Alcazar 23 - Seville
Artist
Allen Beatty
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Photograph - Photographs
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Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Real Alcázar was originally the medieval fortress of Moorish rulers and later of the Christian kings. The palace was built in the 10th century for Moorish rulers. In the 11th century, it was governed by the legendary Moorish ruler and poet al-Mutamid. After the Christian Reconquest in the 1360s, Moorish architects created the Mudéjar-style buildings for King Pedro the Cruel. It is still used as a residence for the royal family of Spain when they are in the area.
Pictured here is one of the palace’s most popular features, the Baths of Lady MarĂa de Padilla – cavernous rainwater tanks named after the mistress of Peter the Cruel, King of Castille and Leon between 1350 and 1369. Their elegant archways are perfectly reflected in the still waters.
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December 19th, 2019
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Paul Boizot
Nice shot! I've been there, very nice visit is the Alcazar. My photo of this is not brilliant, but I noted that this was used as a location in Game of Thrones. In season 5, episode 6, the Sand Snakes meet here and decide to kidnap Myrcella as revenge against the Lannisters for Oberyn’s death. Also used in Warrior Nun for the crypt scenes in the Vatican in episodes 9 and 10. Also used in Emerald City.Just in case you wanted to know! :-)
Allen Beatty replied:
Thanks for the comment Paul. I was never a Game of Thrones watcher or Warrior Nun or Emerald but I can see this locale being used as it is quite unusual and attractive.
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