🏰 Real Alcázar de Sevilla: Ultimate Visitor Guide

📍 UNESCO World Heritage Site This fairytale palace blends Islamic, Gothic, Renaissance & Baroque styles—a living museum of Andalusian history. 🚪 Entrance (Must Know!) Correct Gate: Look for the red wall with lion sculptures opposite the cathedral (Plaza del Triunfo) 🦁 Google Maps: "Puerta del León" (Lion's Gate) ⏰ Visiting Hours Arrive exactly 15 mins early—not a minute sooner! (e.g., 4:15 PM for 4:30 PM slot) Last entry: 1 hour before closing 🗺️ Smart Route Plan 1️⃣ Palace of Pedro I (Core Attraction) Throne Room (Salón de Embajadores): ✨ Golden dome + Arabic inscriptions Maiden’s Courtyard (Patio de las Doncellas): 💧 Central pool + geometric tilework + Quranic calligraphy 2️⃣ Gothic Palace (Palacio Gótico) Gothic Hall: Stained glass + ribbed vaults Tapestry Hall: 16th-century Flemish tapestries of Columbus’ voyages 🚢 3️⃣ Yeso Courtyard (Patio del Yeso) 12th-century Islamic-era arches + reflecting pool 4️⃣ Baths (Optional) Hidden under Maiden’s Courtyard—skip if short on time 🕳️ 5️⃣ Gardens (Save for Last!) Pro Tip: View from upper galleries first, then explore: 🌿 Maze Garden | 🌸 Mercury Pond | 🦚 Peacocks roaming 🎧 Free Audio Guide Scan the WeChat QR code (last image) for Mandarin commentary—super detailed! 💡 Key Tips Book online to avoid 2-hour queues Photography: Morning light best for interiors ☀️ Comfy shoes: Cobblestones + uneven floors #SevilleTips #AlcazarSecrets #SkipTheLine #AndalusiaTravel #WorldHeritage