EL ALCÁZAR DE SEVILLA
The Álcazar is the name of the Islamic palace of Seville, built by the Christian king Pedro I. The architectural style is known as Mudejar, a unique style that blends both cultures, only found in Spain.
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Our students learned a lot about the history of the palace and its inhabitants from our guide, Fernando.
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A pool in between rooms provides both for freshness and aesthetic beauty.
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The oldest part of the alcázar: XIIth century, the only original muslim remains.
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Our students listening to the explanations of Fernando.
Posted by Federico Luque. PL Session 2.
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