BANOS DE DONA MARIA DE PADILLA

Baños de Doña María de Padilla, or simply the Bath of Maria de Padilla, is a small yet spectacular bath located in the tranquil basement of the Royal Alcazar Palace in Seville, Spain. The bath is associated with a famous love story between Pedro I (King of Castile) and Lady Maria de Padilla. It is renowned for its secluded nature and tranquility, and its setting of infinite arches.

Baños de Doña María de Padilla is located in the complex of the Alcazar Royal Plaza. It was originally a water storage area in the times of Almohads( or the Moors).Legend has it that Maria de Padilla, with whom the king was madly in love, used to come to this area to take bath in the scorching summer months.

Due to his infatuation with his mistress, the king used to offer water as drinks to the visitors and palace members. Although it is not a bath of royal stature, it still has an amazing touch of architectural beauty with a serene ambiance.

It has an amazing setting, with an unending strip of Gothic-styled arches with a golden glow in the background. Upon entering the bath, you will be able to enjoy its seclusion and tranquility. 

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Highlights

• The Bath of Maria de Padilla is located in the Royal Palace of Alcazar, in the heart of Seville. It is hidden in the basement of the palace and can be reached via the Gothic Palace and also the Mercury Pond.
• It is not a bath of regal stature but was simply used as a water storage area in the middle ages. It is associated with the love legend of the Lady of Maria de Padilla and the King of Castile. 
• With an unending number of Gothic and Moorish-styled arches, coupled with its unique golden glow, this place has an amazing ambiance
• A number of scenes in the famed series - Game of Thrones - were here in the bath.