alcazar

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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

By this loyal escort Philip was accompanied to the place of his residence, the royal alcazar of Seville.

From History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies 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

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