Lion Gate (Royal Alcazar of Seville) — Attraction in Seville

Came to this place at 9:00 am after seeing the opening hours on Google map and found out the opening hours are 9:30 instead. Waited in line for 30 minutes and then found out the ticket office is not at the entrance. After wasting time on waiting in line in front of the entrance because of the wrong information on google map and no sign at the entrance telling the office is not inside of the wall of the entrance, went to look for the ticket office and then found out the ticket office is at a hidden corner on the other side, and there was another long line, and the tickets for the morning have been sold out. Why could not there be obvious signs at the entrance indicating that you have to buy tickets at another place? And google, please update the...

A must go for visitors in Sevilla. If you’re into mosaics you’ll like this place. The security here is more strict but the dress code is as you want. I advise downloading a map prior to the visit so you can figure out which rooms or gardens you want to go to because it feels a bit like a repeating maze and does not have many signs explaining or pointing to where things are. Additionally, most of the physical descriptions of rooms were faded so if you’re super interested in all the details I’d make sure to download the app that comes with your ticket purchase. (I bought mine online and they sent me the app and codes to use) The history of the Alcazar itself is unique and fascinating, but I recommend reading up on it prior...

Beautiful palace with extensive gardens. We purchased tickets online but did not print them, always a mistake. Did not have internet access and had to walk back to hotel to get them to download to phone, went back and then had internet access. Other people who arrived late were denied entry to the palace so be on time if you buy timed entrance tickets. The palace is spacious and beautiful. No decorations such as tapestries or furniture so it all looks kind of bare. The gardens are large and worth walking around. Lots of peacocks throughout the gardens and they are not afraid of people Take some time to get a coffee or a beer at the shop and sit and people watch for a while. Definitely worth a visit if...