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A building type that is a legacy of the Moorish occupation of Spain, a fortified palace found mainly in south of the country, particularly Seville and Granda.
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fortified palace, residence of the caliph or amir.
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any of various Spanish fortresses or palaces built by the Moors
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al-qasr, fortress, royal house
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A Spanish term referring to a fortified palace (similar to a castle). For example, the Alcázar of Segovia as shown here.
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A fortress; also, a royal palace.
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