Real Alcázar of Seville
Seville, Spain
A royal palace in Mudéjar style, still used by the Spanish royal family, with tiled courtyards and large gardens. Timed tickets sell out in spring; book online and leave the vehicle outside the old town.
The Real Alcázar in Seville goes back to a fortified complex that the Umayyad emir Abd al-Rahman III had built in 913/914. In the 1360s King Pedro I of Castile rebuilt large parts of it as a sumptuous Mudéjar palace. Since 1987 the Alcázar, together with the cathedral and the Archivo de Indias, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Spanish royal family uses the upper floors when visiting Seville, so they are closed to visitors then. The gardens include the Mercury Pond and the Grotesque Gallery; parts of the fifth season of “Game of Thrones” were filmed here.
Expect security checks. The palace is administered by Patrimonio Nacional; in the Patio de las Doncellas a Mudéjar garden was restored after excavations between 2002 and 2005. According to a travel guide, tickets are sold online for fixed time slots; book early and check the current rules (as of October 2026).
- Nearest town
- Seville, Spain
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 37.3831, -5.9902
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and December–February. Hot in June–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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FAQs
Where is Real Alcázar of Seville?
Real Alcázar of Seville is in Seville, Spain, at GPS 37.3831, -5.9902. It is about 7 km from Santiponce.
Can you camp near Real Alcázar of Seville?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Parking de Santa Justa, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 17 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Real Alcázar of Seville?
Real Alcázar of Seville is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Seville to Córdoba along the Guadalquivir.
What is there to see near Real Alcázar of Seville?
Places worth a stop nearby: Plaza de España, Seville (1 km), Doñana: El Acebuche (63 km), Riotinto Mining Park (63 km) and Gruta de las Maravillas (76 km).
When is the best time to visit Real Alcázar of Seville?
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)