The complex of buildings for the Royal Palace of Seville, known as the Alcázar, was constructed in the early Middle Ages when it became Ixbilia, a Gothic city known in ancient Rome as Hispalis and later as Spali. The first Moorish caliph of Cordoba, the third. In 913, Abd al-Rahman ordered the construction of a new government building (Dar al-Amarah) in the southern part of the city. Since then, the center of power in Seville has been linked to the city’s port, the center of economic activity.
The complex of buildings patiently adapts to the needs of the alternating ruling families. eleven. In the 16th century, the Abbasids captured Seville and the palace was expanded. The new (blessed) palace soon became the center of the city’s official and literary life. The Almohads closed the center and demolished the complex and expanded the new palace down to the Guadalquivir, which they then made their main residence. The area was conquered or recaptured by Castile in 1248-1249, and since then the area (the building in particular) has served as a royal residence and political center for the city. With the beginning of the Christian era in Seville, the Alcázar was converted into the residence of Christian rulers.
The relationship between the Alcazar of Seville and the Spanish Crown has existed since the beginning of the New Age, and its effects have been felt in the alterations made to the building. The interiors were recreated in the style of the era: one of the best examples of this is the upper floor, evoked in the Renaissance style. Plasterboards were also renovated, as were the arches on the lower floors. in the sixteenth. In the 16th century, the magnificent artsonados (beamed ceilings decorated with ornate inserts) were made. However, other parts of the palace were not so lucky: the charming courtyard, for example, dates back to the 19th century. I fell victim to the restoration of the century.
The Royal Palace of Seville has been a popular filming location for decades, mainly because of its cultural diversity. Film professionals come to the Andalusian complex from all over the world. A documentary, drama, and sci-fi cinema have already been made within the building’s walls. Here are some of the movies and series that were (also) filmed in Alcázar.
Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
The Lawrence of Arabia His art department, whose art department was run by visual designer John Books, arrived in Seville in late 1961 to capture most of the scenes filmed indoors as well as some of the outdoor scenes on the scene.
Crew members were unable to film the production in the Middle East, so the production company looked for another place to continue the film. Several Spanish cities are mentioned, and as Seville’s historic buildings fit right in Lawrence of Arabia Finally, the Andalusian settlement was chosen. In the film, the Royal Alcazar Palace became the headquarters of the British Army in Jerusalem. The crew was photographed at a number of Spanish locations.
1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992) and Heavenly Kingdom (2005)
Ridley Scott Heavenly Kingdom And he could not miss the opportunity to photograph in the Seville Palace. The director is an experienced “Andalusian filmmaker” as before 1492: Conquest of Heaven Also cinema record here. Scott returned to the southern Spanish town because he knew the locals were friendly, and former Mayor Alfredo Sanchez Montesseraine helped the crew with everything. After filming in Seville, the film continued in Morocco as the twelfth. A replica was built from Jerusalem.
Battle of Thrones (2011)
The Royal Palace of Seville is a stunning blend of Christian and Moorish architectural styles: alternating between golden roofs and vibrant tiles. It is understood that game of Thrones Why did the directors choose this place as the seat of Dorn?
Dorne is the southernmost of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros in the chain. This kingdom is very different from the rest of Westeros and has a distinct climate: warm and dry compared to the northern snow. In the fifth season of the series, the Alcázar of Seville takes on the role of the Sun Spear Castle, the area that serves as the center of the House of Martell. In the second, sixth, seventh and ninth parts we can also see views from the Spanish Palace. The directors originally decided to shoot in this location because of the Alcázar Gardens.
Emerald City (2017)
Like other fantasy films, it is Emerald City The series was also filmed in Spain. The architectural elements of the series were inspired by the works of Antoni Gaudí. The series was hosted by Parc Güell in Barcelona, Cabo de Gata in Almeria, Casas Cuevas de Guadix in Granada, El Torcal de Antequera in Malaga, Carmona in Seville, as well as the Alcázar, but also in Hungary and Hungary.
The White Princess (2017)
A vii. The series is depicted on the relationship between Henry and Elizabeth of York in many English and Welsh castles and historic buildings. The recording center was Bristol, and the series’ producers tried to choose the surrounding settlements and structures for scenes, but some recordings were made in Spain, including the Royal Palace in Seville. The scene depicting an Andalusian building sparked a fuse for some fans, because although the episode took place in the famous Alhambra in Granada, the film crew did not travel there, but decided to hold a meeting of the rulers in the Alcázar Palace.
Warrior’s Well (2020)
Netflix production last year, a ok warrior The events of the film take place in Andalusia, so the shooting was also carried out in this region: the filmmakers, of course, visited the Alcázar Palace. The American fantasy crew didn’t shoot into the lush gardens, but rather threw their voices at the interiors. The opaque scenes of episodes nine and ten (which are said to be part of the Vatican in the series) were recorded here.
(Cover Photo: Alcázar in 2015. Photo: Education Images / Universal Images Group / Getty Images)
