The Royal Alcazar of Seville or the Alcazar of Seville is a royal palace that was built for King Peter of Castile atop a fortress belonging to the Abbadid dynasty. Before you visit, here’s a quick look at the Alcazar entrances and how to enter the attraction.
There are two Alcazar entrances, however, one of those entrances is only used during concerts and special events. To visit the Alcazar Seville, all visitors must use the main entrance - the Lion’s Gate or the Puerta del Leon.
Out of the two Alcazar entrances, only the main entrance is open to visitors for a tour of the palace. The main entrance known as the Puerta del Leon or the Lion’s Gate is located on the east side of Alcazar, right opposite the Cathedral. This entrance applies to all Alcazar guests, irrespective of your ticket type.
The queues at Alcazar of Seville are quite long. Considering the popularity of the place, several tourists visit the place throughout the year. Although there are different queues to get in, there is a mandatory security check for all visitors. Set aside enough time to go through the check.
Alcazar Seville is a wheelchair-friendly attraction. Visitors can navigate the different parts of the palace with ease. Keep in mind that some areas are uneven, with the floors covered in cobblestones. Guests are encouraged to stay on the flat surfaces inside Alcazar.
Guests can reach out to the staff on-site for any further assistance.
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Alcazar Seville is located at Patio de Banderas s/n 41004 Seville, Spain.
The main Alcazar entrance is called the Puerta del Leon or Lion’s Gate and is located at the Plaza Virgen de Los Reyes, which is opposite the Cathedral.
There are two Alcazar Seville entrances - the Puerta del Leon and the Puerta Alcoba.
There is only one main entrance for visitors called the Puerta del Leon or the Lion’s Gate.
The average wait time to enter Alcazar Seville is between 1 to 2 hours. Enjoy a hassle-free experience by booking skip the line or guided tour tickets!
Visitors who have skip the line tickets can use the main entrance at the Plaza Virgen de Los Reyes.
Guests who have booked guided tours can use the Lion’s Gate entrance, which is the main Alcazar entrance.
If you already have your Alcazar Seville tickets, you don't have to wait in line for too long and can get into the palace via the main entrance.
If you do not have tickets, you will have to purchase your tickets at the ticket counter at the Lion's Gate entrance.
Visitors in a group can use the Lion's Gate entrance to enter the attraction.
The main Alcazar entrance through the Lion's Gate is accessible to all visitors.
The easiest way to avoid waiting in line is to buy skip the line tickets or to go on a guided tour of Alcazar.
Choose to visit Alcazar Seville on a weekday, early in the morning. The rush usually picks up around late morning and in the afternoon around 3pm.
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