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06-DEC-2013

Reales Alcázares

Following the reconquest, successive kings augmented the buildings but the predominant figure in this part of the Alcázar’s history was the controversial Pedro I, who added, amongst other things, the mighty Palacio de Don Pedro. Pedro employed mainly Moorish and Jewish workers brought from Granada and incorporated huge fragments of buildings from Córdoba, Valencia and the nearby ruined city of Itálica into the constructions. The buildings, and especially the wonderful gardens incorporated into the Palace, were developed all the way to the 19th Century. Indeed, the gardens near the Amohad Wall on the eastern side of the complex are a 20th Century addition. The fascinating thing, however, is that – with this profusion of Mundéjar, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles – the Alcázar has such a wonderful feeling of unity about it.

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Julie Oldfield27-Dec-2013 21:25
Tile work is stunning!
Helen Betts26-Dec-2013 20:23
What a fabulous room, and very nicely composed image. The tilework is simply extraordinary. V.
Gerard Koehl26-Dec-2013 17:27
Magnifique. V
Walter Otto Koenig26-Dec-2013 15:34
Amazing tile work. Very nice golden lighting. "V"
Richard Glenn26-Dec-2013 14:54
Another beautiful arch framed inside and out with tile. What craftsmanship! *V*
Marcia Colelli26-Dec-2013 13:53
Lovely architectural capture of this beautiful work of art. I hope you had the merriest Christmas and wishes for a very Happy New Year V
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