The Royal Alcázar of Seville
         is a royal palace in Seville which was originally a Moorish fort. The Almohades were the first to build a palace, which was called Al-Muwarak, on the site of the modern day Alcázar. The palace is one of the best remaining examples of mudéjar architecture. Subsequent monarchs have added their own additions to the Alcázar. The upper levels of the Alcázar are still used by the royal family as the official Seville residence.
         We will visit the Patio de las Doncellas (The Courtyard of the Maidens), the Baños de Doña María de Padilla (the Baths of Lady María de Padilla) and the Admiral's apartments, where Queen Isabella met with Christopher Columbus after his second voyage.