The Royal Alcazar of Madrid was originally built in the 9th century by Muslims as a fortress. It later came under Christian rule and became the royal family's residence. Over centuries of rule by different dynasties, the Alcazar took on aspects of various architectural styles. It currently houses the king and queen's separate quarters, courtyards, gardens, and once included royal stables.

1. Royal Alcazar of Madrid by Fernando Martín

2. Whenwasitbuilt? Itwasbuiltin the IX centurybythemuslims Itwasremodeledalongthecenturybecauseitpasstochristianpower

3. History Althoughitwasbuiltbythemuslims as a fortress, itsoonpasstochristianhands and becometheresidence of the royal family, theTrastamara Withthepass of theyearstheAlcazarbecometheresidence of theAustrias, whogiveittheappelative of Royal

4. History During the IX century during the Christmas night, it was completely burned and a great collections of paintings

5. Aspect Due that it was builded in the IX century and finished on the XVII , it have a mix of diferent architecture stiles

6. Principal parts The king and the queen have different, courtyard, separated by the Royal Alcazar The north wall was remodeled and it presented a great mix of styles

7. Anex recint At the south part of alcazar it have the royal stable In his occidental part was settled the gardens ,who comunicate with the royal monastery of the encarnacion

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9. Links http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Alc%C3%A1zar_de_Madrid#Caracter.C3.ADsticas http://blogs.ua.es/elprudente/files/2008/11/alcazar_de_madrid_siglo_xvii.jpg http://www.vallenajerilla.com/berceo/garciacarcel/coronaciondelavirgen.jpg