Alcatraz

Fooled you! Its the Alcazar. Yes, again they pop up in 6 Royal cities in Spain.
This one was started in the 8thC on top of a Roman & Visigothic settlement.
Enter through the Lion's Gate.
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In the - wait for it - Lion's Courtyard the remains of the old Arab defence wall.
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The most famous part is the Mudejar Palace which was built by Pedro I of Castille in 1364 on virgin land and still used by the Royal Family when they reside in Seville.
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Viewed from the entrance Court of the Hunt.
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Exit through the stables
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My favourite place is the subterranean bathing pool.

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