alcazar

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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

He was then conducted to the alcazar, and the keys of the fortress were put into his hand.

From The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 3 by Prescott, William Hickling

The convent of Santiago, or of Santa F�, or of Las monjas santiagistas, or Las cavalleras, occupies the portion of the ancient Moorish alcazar, remaining from the site of the two last-mentioned buildings.

From The Picturesque Antiquities of Spain Described in a series of letters, with illustrations representing Moorish palaces, cathedrals, and other monuments of art, contained in the cities of Burgos, Valladolid, Toledo, and Seville. by Wells, Nathaniel Armstrong

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

Here we start from M�rida, where the Roman-Moorish "alcazar" towers proudly yet.

From Life in Morocco and Glimpses Beyond by Meakin, Budgett