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Real Alcázar of Seville
UNESCO World Heritage
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Photo: Benjamin Smith, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Real Alcázar of Seville
The Real Alcázar is a palace of courtyards, tiled halls and gardens, still used by the royal family. With the cathedral and the Archivo de Indias it forms a UNESCO World Heritage site inscribed in 1987. Book a timed ticket on the official website.
Why it's on our list
- UNESCO World Heritage (1987)
- Gardens
- Book on the official site
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Real Alcázar of Seville before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Real Alcázar of Seville, as the crow flies.
- Hotel Casa 1800 Sevilla100 m1 min walk
- Hotel Doña María150 m2 min walk
- EME Catedral Mercer250 m3 min walk
- Hotel Amadeus Sevilla350 m4 min walk
- Hotel Simón350 m5 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Real Alcázar of Seville are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro & rail stations
- Puerta de JerezMetro de Sevilla L1450 m5 min walk
- Prado San SebastiánMetro de Sevilla L1600 m7 min walk
- Plaza de CubaMetro de Sevilla L1950 m12 min walk
Key sights
- Seville Cathedral300 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Plaza de España1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min