A true gem in Seville is tucked discretely behind time-worn ramparts of the citadel known as an alcazar, the Spanish version of an arab term meaning citadel or castle. Within the complex is the palace built by Pedro I in the 14th century which features the most spectacular Mujedar decoration. Absolutely stunning and a precursor to the wonders of the Alhambra, which I will visit in a few days.
The balance of the buildings' simple forms and volumes and the shimmering effusion of surface treatments is a masterpiece of design: restraint and abandon in balance.
A true gem in Seville is tucked discretely behind time-worn ramparts of the citadel known as an alcazar, the Spanish version of an arab term meaning citadel or castle. Within the complex is the palace built by Pedro I in the 14th century which features the most spectacular Mujedar decoration. Absolutely stunning and a precursor to the wonders of the Alhambra, which I will visit in a few days.
The balance of the buildings' simple forms and volumes and the shimmering effusion of surface treatments is a masterpiece of design: restraint and abandon in balance.
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