alcazar

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A fortress first, the original structure was turned by Peter the Cruel, a lover of fine architecture, into a royal castle, or alcazar, as it was then called, the word being borrowed from the Arabic.

From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 12, No. 28, July, 1873 by Various

All merchandise for exportation was to be deposited in the alcazar, where the return cargoes were to be received, and contracts made for their sale.

From The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 2 by Prescott, William Hickling

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

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