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girliegirl085@msn.com · Guest

Hey its ok if you don't know who built it i think i just found that but by any chance do you knowwhat materials were used when they were building it, how was it built or like how was it constructed, and how is it different from other castles that would be a great help but my report is due in two days so please hurry thanks a lot for helping me last time i hope you can help me this time and if you have like a picture of the castle with its surrounding sor its manor that would be great thanks again!!!

girliegirl085@msn.com · Guest

help help help!!! I'm doing my report and i still need what makes this castle uniqe from all the other castles?what materials were used while building it and how was it built please please please help thanks Very Happy

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girliegirl085@msn.com · Guest

Hey can you help me i need help onwhat materials were used when building alcazar the castle and how was it built and then how was life around the castle back then and then what was life like around the whole manor or estate??? Help please!

xxjulieXx92 · Guest

The Alcazar (of the Christian Kings) features a castle its delightful gardens and a moorish bathhouse. This is a very popular monument.

A Muslim Alcazar once stood where the Episcopal Palace is today – this building was reformed in the Baroque period and was recently reconditioned in order to house the Diocesan Museum. Alongside this museum, the Exhibition Palace occupied what used to be the Church of San Jacinto and the Hospital of San Sebastian, an outstanding construction opposite the Mosque featuring a portico that stands out among the Gothic jewels in Cordoba. Inside, in the Romero de Torres hall, one can admire interesting 16th century frescoes.

Despite originating from the Christian era, these gardens are typically Moorish in design with ponds, fountains and aromatic plants. Adjacent to the gardens are the Royal Stables which extend to encompass the Gardens of the Campo Santo de los Márties.

The castle is almost a perfect square in plan of 4. .100 square metres. It was rebuilt in 1327 by King Alfonso XI. His aim was to bring European Gothic architecture to the town. The castle walls connect the four (now three) corner towers by walkways or allures protected by battlements with prism shaped blocks.

Lion Tower
The North west tower is the oldest tower of all, square in shape it has two floors. There are wide Almohad-style bands on the four external sides. There is a roof terrace with battlements. Inside both floors have attractive crossed vaults and supporting arches. The name derives from one of the gargoyles which can be seen on the upper floor.

Tower of the Inquisition
A circular tower in the south east corner facing the river. The exterior stonework features ashlar blocks laid in different directions. Inside there a three floors and the rooms have semi-circular vaults.

Homage Tower or Keep
The main tower is Octagonal in shape. This is where the occupants swore oaths to protect the fortress. On the top floor is the Reception Hall which has an attractive vaulted ceiling with ribs supported by capitals featuring vegetation sculptures. From the roof a smaller raised tower with a covered balcony proved the ideal place for the inquisition to carry out its public executions.

Tower of the Dove
The tower which no longer exists.

Royal Baths
the Moorish style baths are situated in the basement and are fun to visit. They may well have been built by Alfonso XI. The first room is the changing room. The next three rooms are the Cold Room, the Warm Room and the Hot Room. There are skylights in groups of threes in the shape of stars which provide light and ventilation. The walls are made from hardened clay and some of the original marble floor slabs remain.

Mosaics Hall
In a hall which housed the former chapel of the Inquisitions there are exhibited a magnificent collection of Roman mosaic art from the 2nd and 3rd century AD. The collection was discovered under Corredera Square in the city in 1959 and once belonged to a wealthy Roman Mansion.

Moorish Patio
A rectangular patio which is a fine example of Moorish architecture. There are motifs in Stucco around the base of the walls with drawings of castles and lions, ad patterns.

Gardens
Outside the main castle walls the gardens occupy 55. .000 square metres. It is certainly a very relaxing place to wander. There is a wide variety of plants, palm trees, cypresses, orange and lemon, trees to be seen which overlook stone fountains and large ponds. Originally the water was brought in by an aqueduct from the Sierra Morena and the great Albolafia waterwheel in the River Guadalquivir nearby helped with the supply. The large ponds were added in the 19th century.

cjgor@sbcglobal.net · Guest

is it in spain

Guest · Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 9:06 am Post subject: Alcazar castle

I need help too and I'm doing a report on the castle I have a little bite on the castle. .HELP!!! Rolling Eyes

sly_gabru@hotmail.com · Guest

hello i am doing a history assignment on EL ALCAZER castle in spain and i need to knoe more about this castle can u please tell me Smile

Guest · Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2005 12:07 am Post subject:

hey ummm
what are the defench mechanisms for this castle???
please tell me Confused

im doing an assignment for history Laughing

Guest · Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2005 12:08 am Post subject:

hey umm im in year 8 n umm im doing an assignment for history and i have chose 2 do this castle n umm i need 2 ask a question.... what are the defence mechanisms for this castle.... please tell me Confused

i need help bad Laughing

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Guest · Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2005 10:16 am Post subject: Re: castle

[quote="Princess"][quote="Guest"]That castle is by far the prettiest castle in the whole world.[/quote]

No way Arundel located in Sussex in England is the prettiest castle ever
look it up you will be supprised how much better lookng Arundel Castle is you will regret what you wrote on that other message[/img][/quote]

I diss agree i think this one is the prettiest! Very Happy

hugh · Guest

If you build me this castle I will give you 8 billion dollars.

Guest · Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 11:45 am Post subject:

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Ricardo from Spain · Guest

[quote="Princess"][quote="Guest"]That castle is by far the prettiest castle in the whole world.[/quote]

No way Arundel located in Sussex in England is the prettiest castle ever
look it up you will be supprised how much better lookng Arundel Castle is you will regret what you wrote on that other message[/img][/quote]

You must be kidding me! The Arundel looks like all the rest of the UK's boring castles! I don't know much about it but it looks to me as if it were more of a military fort. Anyway, the alcazar IS the most picturesque castles in the world. And spain has tons of more castles much more beutiful castles than the british isles. I'm not trying to cause some kind of rivalry but you would have to be blind to actually prefer the boring and dull Arundel to the Alcazar. It also has much more history.

STop being so jelous you stupid brit (no offense to you other british people).

Ricardo from Spain · Guest

[quote="Princess"][quote="Guest"]That castle is by far the prettiest castle in the whole world.[/quote]

No way Arundel located in Sussex in England is the prettiest castle ever
look it up you will be supprised how much better lookng Arundel Castle is you will regret what you wrote on that other message[/img][/quote]

You must be kidding me! The Arundel looks like all the rest of the UK's boring castles! I don't know much about it but it looks to me as if it were more of a military fort. Anyway, the alcazar IS the most picturesque castles in the world. And spain has tons of more castles much more beutiful castles than the british isles. I'm not trying to cause some kind of rivalry but you would have to be blind to actually prefer the boring and dull Arundel to the Alcazar. It also has much more history.

STop being so jelous you stupid brit (no offense to you other british people).

Lizzy · Guest

The hilltop fortress overlooking the capital of Segovia Province was built in the late 11ht centry by King Alfonso VI of Castile. Its design is based in part on the Moorish Alcazar of Toledo, and it commands the confluence of the Eresma and Clamores Rivers, by which it could be supplies at need. the Alcazar was rebuilt in the 1300s and subsequently expanded. It was damaged by fire in 1862, it was restored before the 20th century. Smile