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9 Lion’s Gate at Real Alcázar in Seville, Spain

Real Alcázar is the epicenter of 2,000 years of Sevilla’s history. The earliest building on this site dates from the 1st century, followed by a basilica built by the Visigoths (418 – 711). They were conquered by Muslim Barbers early in the 8th century. 100 years later, the Umayyads constructed an alcazaba here. This walled fortress began evolving into a palace by Al-Mu’tamid ibn Abbad during the 11th century. But it was the Almohads, starting in the 12th century, who did the most elaborate construction. Their palace was named Al-Muwarak. After their defeat in the mid-13th century, Spanish kings expanded and transformed the Islamic palace into the Reales Alcázares de Sevilla. This is 4.2 acres of historic and opulent buildings. Real Alcázar is still the royal family’s residence when visiting Seville, making it Europe’s oldest palace still used by monarchs. Your entrance into this UNESCO World Heritage Site is through this 12th century gate named Puerta del León.

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Lion’s Gate at Real Alcázar in Seville, Spain

Patio de Banderas, s/n, 41004 Sevilla, Spain

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