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
Anne entered the alcazar amidst salvoes of artillery.
From History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies by Prescott, William Hickling
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
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
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
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