alcazar
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She held her court in the saloon of the alcazar, or royal castle, where she revived the ancient practice of the Castilian sovereigns, of presiding in person over the administration of justice.
From The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 1 by Prescott, William Hickling
No one should visit Seville without paying particular attention to the alcazar, that splendid specimen of Moorish architecture.
From The Bible in Spain Vol. 1 [of 2] by Borrow, George Henry
Landing at Barcelona, Francis was taken to Madrid and lodged in the alcazar, under the most vigilant guard.
From Historical Tales - The Romance of Reality - Volume VII by Morris, Charles
He also galloped off to the palace, or alcazar, and was not seen to return; but next day the White Cat was still more sorrowful.
From Tales from the Lands of Nuts and Grapes Spanish and Portuguese Folklore by Various
Behind the temple the ancient alcazar, the Almudaina, flaunted its red, Moorish, almost windowless towers.
From The Dead Command From the Spanish Los Muertos Mandan by Douglas, Frances
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