The Courtyard of the Maidens
by AM FineArtPrints
Title
The Courtyard of the Maidens
Artist
AM FineArtPrints
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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The Courtyard of the Maidens by Andrea Mazzocchetti
The Alcazar of Seville (Spanish "Reales Alcazares de Sevilla") is a royal palace in Seville, Spain, originally a Moorish fort. It is the oldest royal palace still in use in Europe, and it was registered in 1987 by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, along with the Seville Cathedral and the General Archive of the Indies.
The name "Patio de las Doncellas", meaning "The Courtyard of the Maidens", refers to the legend that the Moors demanded 100 virgins every year as tribute from Christian kingdoms in Iberia. The story of the tribute was used as a myth to bolster the Reconquista movement.
The lower level of the Patio was built for King Peter I and includes inscriptions describing Peter as a "sultan". Various lavish reception rooms are located on the sides of the Patio.
The upper story of the Patio was an addition made by Charles V. The addition was designed by Luis de Vega in the style of the Italian Renaissance although he did include both Renaissance and mudejar plaster work in the decorations. Construction of the addition began in 1540 and ended in 1572.
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Joan Carroll
fantastic work, makes me want to go to Seville! v
AM FineArtPrints replied:
You must go to Seville! :p Is a stunning city, my favourite with Florence!