Alcázar

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Alcázar

11th-century Moorish walls enclose a mosque converted into a stunning chapel. Here you can find Arab baths with star-shaped skylights, lush gardens, and a Renaissance-style palace with a camera obscura for amazing city views.

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addressCalle Alameda Vieja, Jerez
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