Real Alcázar de Sevilla – UNESCO Heritage/Game of Throne Location- Guided Tour (2022) 4K UHD

Real Alcázar de Sevilla – UNESCO Heritage/Game of Throne Location- Guided Tour
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The Real Alcázar of Seville has long fascinated historians, art enthusiasts, and travelers from around the world. According to history, this grand structure took over 500 years to complete construction, as it was passed on reign by reign, dynasty by dynasty. As a result, what we see today at the exteriors and interiors of the Alcázar is a melting pot of various religious and cultural influences. Find out the captivating architecture of the Alcázar here, on my barrio my mundo.

Puerta del León:
With an image of a crowned lion holding a cross and a gothic script inlaid into the looming stone walls, the entrance to the Alcázar is stately and daunting. The locals call it ‘The Lion’s Gate’ and rightly so. Puerta del León was built in the 12th-century on Plaza del Triunfo and leads to the Lion’s Courtyard or Patio del León.

Casa de la Contratación:
Known as the Contractor’s Room at Alcázar, it was founded in 1503 as the meeting place for trade discussions between Spain and its colonies in America; to visit, one would first have to go through this room. The Contracting House is where voyages were planned and approved; one of these was the great voyage of Magellan’s circumnavigation of the world in 1519.

Palacio del Rey Don Pedro:
The Palace of Peter I was constructed in the 14th century, at the start of the reign of King Peter. Due to King Peter’s relationship with Mohammed V, who was behind the grandiose decorations of Granada’s Alhambra, the palace invokes the latter at first glance. Palacio del Rey Don Pedro still depicts a similar opulence and Mudéjar architecture with both Moorish and Christian features.

Patio de Las Doncellas:
The Palace of Peter I wraps around what is also known as the Courtyard of Maidens, a waiting room for maidens before their duties began. A legend or a myth surrounding the courtyard claims that the Moors would demand a hundred virgins from their colonies as a tribute.

Salón de Embajadores:
The opulence of the Hall of Ambassadors appears like a juggernaut of power. As the former room of Peter of Castile, Salon de Embajadores, or the Throne Room, has a gorgeous gold-foiled dome that soars high above. It is said the hall represents both heaven and earth depicting the superior role assigned to the King. This was also where the wedding of Charles I and Isabel of Portugal took place in 1526, the balconies that were designed for this were later used to spy on dignitaries who would visit the king.

Baños Doña María de Padilla:
Also known as the Baths of Maria de Padilla, this is another interesting area of the Alcázar. Named after the mistress of Peter of Castille, Maria de Padilla, these baths earlier served as a vast pool and now have been converted into rainwater tanks. These baths are located beneath the Patio del Crucero with an almost eerie ambiance with its arches that tower overhead. According to some stories, Maria de Padilla frequented the Baths to find some peace and quiet. This is also where some scenes from Game of Thrones were shot.

Alcázar Gardens:
Familiarly known as the Water Gardens of Dorne from Game of Thrones, Alcázar Gardens are resplendent, flourishing and a sight for sore eyes. Teeming with rich flora and fauna that thrive in the Spanish warmth, they feature exquisite plants, trees, ponds, and fountains, ideal for a romantic day. Pruned to perfection, you can easily get lost amid its maze-like hedges. The gardens served as an extension of the kitchen, and now it is mostly an attraction with various areas such as Troy Garden, Maze Garden, and the Garden of the Poets.

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