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

But few vestiges are now left of this once splendid alcazar.

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

Their permanent residence was assigned in the old alcazar of Seville, where they were to meet every day for the despatch of business.

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

This alcazar is probably the best specimen of a Moorish residence remaining in Europe.

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