The film 'The Wind and the Lion' was filmed in Seville, Almeria, and Granada, Spain.

Filming Locations:

Palacio de los Marqueses de la Algaba (Interior)

In the Movie

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the Palacio de los Marqueses de la Algaba. Construction of the Mudéjar palace began in the 13th century for King Pedro I on the remains of old Islamic palaces and continued over the next five centuries. The original structure was Gothic and Romanesque, with later additions in Renaissance, Islamic, and Baroque styles. The interior of the palace is famous for its extensive tile decoration.

Sultan's Gardens

In the Movie

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the Gardens of the Alcázar. They served an important function, providing food and entertainment in the old Islamic fortifications and palaces. The gardens were heavily modified by designer Vermondo Resta in the 17th century, especially by transforming the old wall running through the garden into a loggia.

Fortress

In the Movie

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Castillo de la Calahorra, built in 1512 – one of the first Italian Renaissance castles built outside Italy.