Patio de Banderas, Royal courtyard at Alcazar complex, Seville, Spain
The Patio de Banderas is a rectangular courtyard within the Alcázar complex featuring two rows of orange trees and a central hexagonal fountain. The space is surrounded by palace buildings on all sides, creating an enclosed plaza with paved ground.
The courtyard was designed as an entrance area for the Alcázar and evolved into a key connecting point within the complex. Archaeological excavations between 2008 and 2009 revealed settlement evidence beneath the surface dating back to the seventh century BC.
Visitors walking through notice the orange trees and the open arrangement that creates a sense of transition between the palace and the surrounding city. The space functions as a threshold where people pass between two distinct neighborhoods.
The courtyard is accessible through an arched passage from the Alcázar and connects the palace directly to the adjacent Jewish quarter. Visitors should note that the smooth stone surface can be slippery when wet.
The name comes from painted flags that once decorated the entrance arch, a detail documented by writer Fernán Caballero in her work about the Alcázar. This historical marking is no longer visible today, yet the name still recalls this original decoration.
Location: Seville
GPS coordinates: 37.38490,-5.99134
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:41
Seville reveals its story through the marks of many years. The Cathedral and its Giralda tower show the change from Gothic to baroque. The Royal Alcázar mixes Islamic designs with gardens shaded by orange trees. Walking through the streets, you move from the narrow alleys of Santa Cruz to the open views of Plaza de España, built in the early 20th century with channels and colorful tiles. Maria Luisa Park gives a break under the Mediterranean trees, not far from the Metropol Parasol with its modern wooden shapes that stand out against the old buildings. Along the Guadalquivir River, the Torre del Oro hints at how important the river was in medieval times. The Triana Bridge connects the city center to the pottery and sailor neighborhoods. Places like the Fine Arts Museum and the Hospital de los Venerables open doors to spaces where art and architecture meet. Each spot tells a different part of the story, with no one dominating.
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