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Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos

Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos

Although this Alcázar, or palace, might look Moorish in design with respect to the motifs and gardens, don’t be mistaken-it was a Christian palace. Two very important events happened here: 1) it became the first official headquarters for the Spanish Inquisition, and 2) Fernando and Isabella first met Christopher Columbus here before sending him to America. The Alcázar was one of the the king and queen’s primary homes, and at one point they lived there for eight years. They also created stronger defenses in the form of towers for when there was an uprising against the king. When you visit it today you will also find many roman artifacts such as sarcophagus’ that they have collected throughout the years.