Alcázar of Seville
Seville, Spain UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Alcázar of Seville is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring the Art of Al-Andalus style and stucco construction. This site, which includes a grave and hydraulic structures, was commissioned by Peter of Castile. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Spain on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The site is 9 km from Seville Airport and 391 km from Madrid. It is located within the Seville old town, near the Seville Cathedral and the General Archive of the Indies, both 0.2 km away. Other nearby sights include Torre del Oro (0.5 km), Plaza de España (0.9 km), and Italica (7.9 km).
Temperatures and rain vary by season. July and August are the hottest months, with daily highs of 35 °C and 34 °C, while December is the wettest month with 104 mm of rain. The driest period is from June to August, when rainfall is between 2 mm and 10 mm. In May, the daily high is 26 °C and the low is 14 °C. Entry is via Plaza del Triunfo. Opening hours are 09:30-17:00 from October to March and 09:30-19:00 from April to September. Adult admission is €13.50, concessions are €6, and the Royal Apartments cost an additional €4.50. Wheelchair access is limited.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is December, with about 104 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 15 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 25 | 19 | 16 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 68 | 51 | 40 | 54 | 32 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 26 | 71 | 90 | 104 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
