U.S. News Insider Tip: There is a cafe in the Alcazar Gardens – it’s a delightful ... But to gain access to the Cuarto Real Alto (the Upper Royal Quarters), you'll need to pay for a guided ...

In 1249, the Real Alcazar was conquered by the Castilians (the Christian rulers who were re-conquering Spain between the 1200-1400’s.) They made the palace their official royal residence in Seville.