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

The alcazar, thus improved, became a fitting residence for the sovereign of Spain.

From History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 by Prescott, William Hickling

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

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