A Walk in the Gardens of Seville鈥檚 Real Alcazar, Seville, Spain

The most intriguing gardens to explore often feel like a series of rooms, each with a distinctive style of decoration. We wander from area to area, never knowing what might be around the next corner. We get glimpses through trees and over hedges, and sometimes wider views that draw us on, ever eager to see more. Such are the gardens of the Real Alc谩zar of Seville.

The palace claims to be the oldest royal residence in Europe still in use; its gardens have been cultivated for more than a thousand years. Just as the building does, they blend Moorish and Hispanic styles with ease. Eastern style courtyards are ornamented with classical statuary; Renaissance trends modify the Arab designs. What was once the Moors鈥� orchard is now an informal garden where peacocks strut.

Let me take you on a stroll through some of the main sections of the garden, for the final Monday Walk of 2021!

We entered the gardens through the Puerta de la Marchena which was formerly the entrance to the palace, erected during the time of Isabella I of Castille. I liked the little lion crouched above the doorway. The gate has an interesting history. It was put up for sale by public auction in 1913 and purchased by the US press magnate William R. Hearst. But Alfonso XIII intervened and claimed the right of first refusal, thanks to which the gate remained in Seville. It was reinstalled at the Alc谩zar in this new location in 1914. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: A Walk in the Gardens of Seville鈥檚 Real Alcazar
Guide Location: Spain » Seville
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Sarah Wilkie
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Real Alc谩zar of Seville
Puerta de la Marchena
Jardin de la Danza
Fuente de la Fama
Pabellon de Carlos V
Cenador de Leon
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