Alcázar del Rey Don Pedro

Carmona, Spain

This Alcazar or Moorish fortress is situated to the west of the walled town on the highest point of Carmona. Peter I had it restored in the 13th century, and it became one of his favourite palaces. The Catholic Monarchs erected the circular tower and embellished the royal quarters.

It was seriously affected by the 1755 earthquake and, since then, it has been progressively falling into ruin.

The ruins of this Alcazar surround what is now Carmona’s Parador de Turismo, a state-run hotel.

References:

andalucia.org

Address

Calle Puerta Marchena 6, Carmona, Spain

See all sites in Carmona

Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

More Information

www.andalucia.org

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Carmona Castle (0,8 km)

Seville Cathedral (33,3 km)
Archivo General de Indias (33,3 km)
Alcázar of Seville (33,2 km)
Plaza de España (33 km)
Antiquarium (32,9 km)
Casa Consistorial de Sevilla (33,3 km)
Maestranza (33,7 km)
Salvador Church (33,1 km)
Torre del Oro (33,6 km)

User Reviews

Benna Pinder (3 years ago)
Castle ruins. Good views all around. Uneven walking surfaces.

Patrick Bastow (4 years ago)
The Alcazar del Rey Don Pedro is a Parador. Even if you are not a guest I recommend you go in and buy a drink at the bar so you can see the interior of this Alcazar and get to see the view from the Balcony. It’s stunning.

bouke drenth (5 years ago)
Mooi oud plaatsje waar veel te zien is. Met de alcazar del rey don pedro als top punt. Mooi oud fort met een overzicht over de hele omgeving.

Alex Romero (5 years ago)
Very well displayed and presented historic location.

Featured Historic Landmarks, Sites & Buildings

Exploring the History of Northern Poland

Discovering Slovenia's Historic Wonders

Historical Gems of Costa Verde

Historic Site of the week

Kakesbeck Castle

Kakesbeck is one of the largest medieval fortifications in Münsterland and the oldest castle in Lüdinghausen. The imposingly grown complex originated in 1120 as a motte, a small hilltop tower castle. After numerous changes of ownership, the castle was extended onto two islands, but it was not until the 14th century that it underwent significant alterations and extensions under the von Oer family. The estate experienced its heyday in the middle of the 18th century, when it covered an area of almost one square kilometre and consisted of five further outer castles in addition to the core castle, which were secured by ramparts and moats.

The well-maintained condition of the castle today is thanks to the late Wilfried Grewing, the former lord of the castle. The foundation named after him has been particularly committed to preserving the property since 2020.