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

Then the King came forth from the cathedral and went to his palace, which then was in the residence of the alcazar in the castle.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 08 The Later Renaissance: from Gutenberg to the Reformation by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)

At the end of the third day he had walked so quickly that he stood before the secret entrance to the alcazar of Al Rachid.

From Tales from the Lands of Nuts and Grapes Spanish and Portuguese Folklore by Various

Behind the temple the ancient alcazar, the Almudaina, flaunted its red, Moorish, almost windowless towers.

From The Dead Command From the Spanish Los Muertos Mandan by Douglas, Frances

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