LA REFORMA DEL PALACIO GÓTICO DE LOS REALES ALCÁZARES DE SEVILLA EN EL SIGLO XVIII

Abstract

This research deals with the reconstruction of the Gothic Palace area within the Reales Alcázares of Seville after the earthquake of 1755. It provides documents of the initial works performed both by local builders and the palace masterbuilder Ignacio Moreno, as well as document of a later reform by the military engineer Sebastian Van der Borcht. Finally, it focuses on the progress of the building repairs and the operations undertaken by the masters in charge of the restoration.