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The Patio de las Doncellas: a long sunken pool between orange trees, framed by carved Mudéjar arches
Author: Américo Toledano · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Carved plaster arches and the upper gallery around the Patio de las Doncellas
Author: Andbog · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Horseshoe arches of the Hall of the Ambassadors, seen from the Patio de las Doncellas
Author: Alberto.Bravo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The gilded wooden dome of the Hall of the Ambassadors, seen from below
Author: Alvesgaspar · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The vaulted underground pool of the Baths of Doña María de Padilla
Author: Aansteken · CC BY-SA 3.0 es · Wikimedia Commons
The Mercury Pool and palm trees seen through an arch of the Alcázar gardens
Author: Jl FilpoC · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The Lion Gate, the visitors' entrance, with its tiled heraldic lion on a red wall
Author: Alberto-g-rovi · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Star-pattern tilework in the Hall of the Ambassadors
Author: Jl FilpoC · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A fountain pool in the gardens of the Real Alcázar
Author: Jl FilpoC · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The Giralda bell tower of Seville Cathedral lit at dusk
Author: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Red-and-white double arches in the prayer hall of the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
Author: Alvaro.vinuela.carnicero · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Plaza de España in Seville, with its canal and semicircular brick palace
Author: EMEkblom · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The Patio de las Doncellas seen along its central pool, with orange trees in the sunken beds and carved Mudéjar arches on both sides
Author: Benjamin Smith · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Carved plaster arcade of the Patio de las Doncellas, with the Renaissance upper gallery above the Mudéjar ground floor
Author: Andbog · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Wide view of the Patio de las Doncellas from the end of the pool, both storeys and the full arcade in frame
Author: Kiko León · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Close view of a carved capital and plaster panel in the Patio de las Doncellas, showing interlacing geometry and Arabic script
Author: Benjamin Smith · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Painted and gilded door of the Patio de las Doncellas, framed by carved plaster above and cut-tile mosaic below
Author: Jl FilpoC · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The gilded wooden dome of the Hall of the Ambassadors seen straight from below, its interlaced star pattern radiating from the centre
Author: Neithan LZ · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The dome of the Hall of the Ambassadors within its square ceiling, muqarnas filling the corners between square and circle
Author: Jose Luis Filpo Cabana · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The vaulted underground pool known as the Baths of María de Padilla, Gothic ribs reflected in still water
Author: Miguel Hermoso Cuesta · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Warm light down the length of the Baths of María de Padilla, the arcade doubled in the reflection
Author: Rafa Esteve · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The round window at the end of the Baths of María de Padilla, its star grille mirrored in the pool below
Author: Ignacio Martínez Egea from Hamburg, Germany · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The Mercury Pool with the grotto wall behind it, the bronze Mercury on his pedestal at the centre
Author: Alberto-g-rovi · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Wide view of the Mercury Pool and the painted arcaded wall above it, jets breaking the surface
Author: Miguel Hermoso Cuesta · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The bronze Mercury fountain close up, standing on its basin against the frescoed niche behind
Author: Alberto-g-rovi · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The Galería del Grutesco running the length of the gardens, palms rising in front of its long arcaded wall
Author: Benjamin Smith · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The Grutesco wall seen from the clipped hedges of the gardens below, its arcade open to the sky
Author: CarlosVdeHabsburgo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Brick and plaster arches of the Patio del Yeso, the best-preserved Almohad space in the Alcázar
Author: Miguel Hermoso Cuesta · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Sebka lattice carved in plaster above the arches of the Patio del Yeso, with its pool and hedge in front
Author: Miguel Hermoso Cuesta · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Painted vault of the Salón de los Tapices in the Gothic Palace, ribs and royal arms on a yellow ground
Author: Miguel Hermoso Cuesta · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Lantern and vault of the Salón de los Tapices, an iron chandelier hanging under the glazed oculus
Author: Miguel Hermoso Cuesta · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The Puerta del León, the visitors' entrance to the Real Alcázar, with its red wall and crenellated top
Author: Alberto-g-rovi · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The heraldic lion in azulejos above the Puerta del León, a crowned lion holding a cross on a red wall
Author: Alberto-g-rovi · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The east side of the Patio de la Montería, the courtyard in front of the façade of Pedro I's palace
Author: CarlosVdeHabsburgo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The gardens of the Real Alcázar along the Grutesco wall, box parterres and palms under a clear sky
Author: Alberto-g-rovi · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The garden terraces of the Alcázar seen from the raised walk, hedges, orange trees and palms in ranks
Author: Alberto-g-rovi · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A metal pergola arching over a garden path in the Alcázar, climbers trained along its ribs
Author: Alberto-g-rovi · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A stone fountain standing in a green pool in the gardens of the Real Alcázar, trees closing in behind
Author: Alberto-g-rovi · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Ducks resting on the tiled rim of a low garden basin in the Alcázar, water standing in the stone bowl
Author: Alberto-g-rovi · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A broad view over the gardens of the Real Alcázar, palms and cypresses above the clipped hedges
Author: Alberto-g-rovi · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The Giralda rising above the trees, seen from the gardens beside the Real Alcázar
Author: Alberto-g-rovi · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The Giralda and the Gothic roofline of Seville Cathedral, the Renaissance belfry crowning the Almohad minaret
Author: Alberto-g-rovi · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The Patio de las Muñecas seen through the arches of the Hall of the Ambassadors, columns and plasterwork receding into the private quarters
Author: Alberto.Bravo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The long pool of the Patio de las Doncellas reflecting the carved arcade above it
Author: Rafael Lemieszek · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Close view of the marble balustrade and arches of the upper gallery of the Patio de las Doncellas
Author: Benjamín Núñez González · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Carved plaster panel above a band of blue and white azulejo tiles in the Patio de las Doncellas
Author: Benjamín Núñez González · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Detail of the deeply carved plaster on a pillar of the Patio de las Doncellas
Author: Benjamin Smith · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The upper gallery of the Patio de las Doncellas with terracotta pots along the arcade
Author: Jl FilpoC · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The Patio de las Doncellas seen through a horseshoe arch from a neighbouring room
Author: Jose Luis Filpo Cabana · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A gilded doorway glowing at the end of a dark arcade in the Palace of Pedro I
Author: Anual · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
An ornate doorway of the Patio de las Doncellas framed in carved plaster and tilework
Author: Jl FilpoC · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Blue, green and white azulejo tiles laid in an eight-point star pattern
Author: Andbog · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A nineteenth century photograph of the Hall of Ambassadors, its columns and arches in sepia
Author: Emilio Beauchy (Rijksmuseum) · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
A nineteenth century photograph looking through the triple arches of the Hall of Ambassadors
Author: Léon & Lévy, attributed (Rijksmuseum) · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
A nineteenth century photograph of the Patio de las Muñecas and its slender columns
Author: Rafael Garzón (Rijksmuseum) · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
A nineteenth century photograph of the Alcázar gardens with palms above the garden walls
Author: Rafael Garzón (Rijksmuseum) · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
A nineteenth century photograph of the Plaza del Triunfo with the Cathedral and the Alcázar wall
Author: J. Laurent (Rijksmuseum) · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
A nineteenth century stereoscopic card showing two views of the Patio de las Doncellas
Author: Jean Andrieu (Rijksmuseum) · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
The tiled pavilion of the Cenador de Carlos V standing among hedges in the Alcázar gardens
Author: Alberto-g-rovi · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A peacock standing on the grass in the gardens of the Real Alcázar
Author: Alberto-g-rovi · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A walkway of metal arches curving over a garden path in the Alcázar gardens
Author: Alberto-g-rovi · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Brick arches and a small fountain in a walled section of the Alcázar gardens
Author: Alberto-g-rovi · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A stone fountain crowned with a bronze statue in the gardens of the Alcázar
Author: Alberto-g-rovi · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Tall palms above a garden pavilion and clipped hedges in the Alcázar gardens
Author: Alberto-g-rovi · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A long view down the raised gallery wall above the Alcázar gardens
Author: Alberto-g-rovi · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A low fountain lined with patterned azulejo tiles in the Alcázar gardens
Author: Alberto-g-rovi · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The rusticated wall of the Galería del Grutesco rising above a green garden pool
Author: Manu Est · CC BY-SA 3.0 es · Wikimedia Commons
The Estanque de Mercurio lit at night, the facade reflected in dark water
Author: Jose Luis Filpo Cabana · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The arcaded loggia above the Estanque de Mercurio seen from below against the sky
Author: Miguel Hermoso Cuesta · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The Estanque de Mercurio framed by an arch, with palms rising behind the water
Author: Jl FilpoC · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The Sala de la Justicia, a square Mudéjar hall with a small fountain set in the floor
Author: Alberto.Bravo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Detail of the carved plaster wall of the Sala de la Justicia
Author: Miguel Hermoso Cuesta · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The vaulted hall beside the Patio del Yeso, with plain whitewashed walls
Author: José Luis Filpo Cabana · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The lacework brick portico of the Patio del Yeso seen straight on
Author: Jose Luis Filpo Cabana · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The narrow pool of the Patio del Yeso between clipped hedges and brick walls
Author: Américo Toledano · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A brick arch of the Patio del Yeso framing open sky and clouds
Author: Miguel Hermoso Cuesta · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A carved stone capital on a slender column in the Patio del Yeso
Author: José Luis Filpo Cabana · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Close view of a deeply carved capital with curling stone foliage
Author: José Luis Filpo Cabana · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The facade of the Palace of Pedro I with its carved eaves and tiled inscription band
Author: Jebulon · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The wide courtyard of the Patio de la Montería with the palace facade at the far side
Author: Elliott Brown from Birmingham, United Kingdom · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A painted azulejo panel showing a long-necked bird in yellow, blue and green
Author: Nick · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A tile panel showing a crowned lion holding a banner, framed in blue and white
Author: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A wall of golden-yellow azulejos with a repeating pattern of urns and foliage
Author: Daniel VILLAFRUELA. · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A gilded and painted wooden ceiling in an octagonal pattern of interlacing stars
Author: Iantomferry · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The Cuarto del Almirante, a long hall hung with paintings under a dark beamed ceiling
Author: CarlosVdeHabsburgo · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The gilded altarpiece of the Virgin of the Navigators in the Admiral's quarters
Author: José Luis Filpo Cabana · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A large tapestry hung above rows of chairs in the Admiral's quarters
Author: Alberto-g-rovi · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Framed sample tiles displayed on a wall, each with a different geometric pattern
Author: Alberto-g-rovi · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The Giralda floodlit against a deep blue evening sky
Author: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The Giralda rising above the orange trees and fountain of the Patio de Banderas
Author: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A stained glass rose window in Seville Cathedral, lit from outside
Author: Harmonia Amanda · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The ribbed stone vault of Seville Cathedral seen from directly below
Author: Harmonia Amanda · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The crossing of Seville Cathedral with tall piers rising into shadow
Author: Anual · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The nave of Seville Cathedral looking towards the choir and its dark timber roof
Author: Pom² · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The Patio de Banderas, a wide square of orange trees enclosed by pale buildings
Author: CarlosVdeHabsburgo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
An orange tree in fruit in front of a crenellated tower of the Alcázar wall
Author: CarlosVdeHabsburgo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A narrow vaulted passage leading out of the Patio de Banderas
Author: CarlosVdeHabsburgo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Seville Cathedral and the Giralda seen over the rooftops from inside the Alcázar
Author: Jl FilpoC · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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