The number of attractions in Seville is approaching a hundred. Still, the top ten will mention the elegant palace built on the ruins of the fortress — the Alcazar of Seville. This building alone could confirm the medieval saying, "Who has not seen Seville has not seen miracles."
The Alcazar Palace, of course, can hardly be called a children's attraction: except that high school students can show interest in the Mudéjar architectural style. But considering that children enjoy the right of free entry to the palace and that a beautiful garden surrounds the Alcazar, you can have a good time with your child.
A Moorish fort was first built on the spot where the elegant Reales Alcázares de Sevilla now stands. Later, the Spaniards rebuilt the palace, which is now a harmonious fusion of Gothic and Islamic architecture. That can be seen in everything from arched galleries to stucco patterns, carvings, and characteristic ceramic tiles.
Of course, its former splendour has faded with time, but even the unsophisticated viewer will notice the intricate and rich decoration of the external facades, courtyard and rooms. For 700 years, the palace was home to Spanish rulers. The royal family still uses the Alcázar Palace in Seville as their official residence.
If you want to delve deeper into history, joining a guided tour is best. The guide will tell you much about why the palace has such unusual names, like the Girls' or Puppet's Courtyard, and what the Hunting Court was for. You can also wander through the gallery with portraits of Spanish kings or examine the seashell decoration and then ask about its significance.
The main thing is not to rush to leave the royal residence before seeing the Alcazar gardens. Severe forms of regular gardens alternate with the natural vegetation of landscaped gardens. Palm trees and orange trees lined up along the alleys as a symbol of hot Spain. Children are attracted by the green labyrinth, where they can wander at their pleasure.
Next to the palace is another green area of Seville — Maria Luisa Park.
