alcazar
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The most remarkable edifices are the cathedral and alcazar, or palace of the Moorish kings.
From The Bible in Spain Vol. 1 [of 2] by Borrow, George Henry
On landing, the army hailed him as the true victor of Oran, a wave of acclamations following him as he advanced to the alcazar, where the keys of the fortress were put into his hands.
From Historical Tales - The Romance of Reality - Volume VII by Morris, Charles
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
Here we start from M�rida, where the Roman-Moorish "alcazar" towers proudly yet.
From Life in Morocco and Glimpses Beyond by Meakin, Budgett
In the ancient alcazar of the Moors he found a stately residence, which he made commodious by various alterations.
From History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 by Prescott, William Hickling
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