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SEGOVIA, WORLD HERITAGE SITE

Segovia, declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985, is a city over two thousand years old located only 87 kilometres (54.06 miles) from Madrid. Considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world due to its extraordinary architectonic configuration, it has played a leading role throughout the history of Spain and it is nowadays distinguished among other cities because of its cultural dynamism, gastronomy, traditions, popular festivals and, above all, for its impressive Roman Aqueduct.

Segovia is surrounded by a green belt formed by the Eresma and Clamores rivers. The city, 1,005 metres above sea level, enjoys a crystalline atmosphere that makes its light one of its most precious treasures.

Recommended Routes:Discover the historical centre in the old quarter of Segovia, the Aqueduct, the Casa de los Picos (Diamond Tip House), San Martins Church, the Cathedral and the Alcazar.

What Not to Miss1. Roman Aqueduct : With 800 metres in length and 28.10 metres in height, the more than 2,000 year-old Aqueduct is probably the most spectacular and best preserved aqueduct of any erected by the Roman Empire, although, interestingly enough, the Segovian legend dictates that the devil was the real architect.2. The Alcazar : Built during the 11th century over the remain of a Roman fortress, the Alcazar stands like an imaginary ship sailing between the valleys formed by the Clamores and Eresma rivers. With a clear resemblance to a fairy tale castle, it has become one of the most visited monuments in Spain.3. The Cathedral : It is one of the most beautiful examples of late Gothic architecture, which has led it to be known as Dame of the Cathedrals. Its construction began in 1525 and it is a favoured meeting point for storks, which usually rest on its pinnacles.

Roman AqueductThe AlcazarThe CathedralWalking Tours route map

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The Roman Aqueduct(Acueducto Romano)

Sculpture of the Loba Capitolina sits in front of the aqueduct

The Capitoline wolf is preserved in the Capitoline Museum and was a gift that Rome gave to the city in 1974 during the events of the bimillennial anniversary of the aqueduct.1974

Azoguejo Plaza Walking Tours start from Azoguejo Plaza

Calle Cervantes

Restaurante El Bernardino

The whole world knows about the Roast Suckling Pig (Cochinillo Asado) in Segovia, Spain. It cooked in a special oven. The criteria for both pigs and restaurants are very strict. For the pigs: not heavier than 4-5 kilograms, milk-fed only, not older than three weeks, a special breed and a special menu for the feeding mother. Then its time for the chefs talent and the special oven.

(Cochinillo Asado)4~5Roast Suckling Pig (Cochinillo Asado)

Cut the Roast Suckling Pig with a plate

The meat is very tender and delicious but the skin is cripy but not too greasy.

View of Segovia from Casa de los Picos

Restaurante El Bernardino

Casa de los Picos Casa de los Picos is known for its facade, decorated with granite peaks and its Renaissance courtyard. The house was once owned by a Jewish family (the building is also known as the Jews House) who decided to embellish the facade with diamond tips. According to one of the legends theres a treasure hidden under one of those peaks.

St. Martin Church (Iglesia de San Martn)

Statue of Saint MartinPlaza de Medina del Campo

Main door of St. Martin's church

Plaza Mayor The Plaza Mayor is the nerve center of old Segovia, lined by an eclectic assortment of buildings, arcades and cafes and with an open pavilion in its centre. It's also the site of the cathedral and the regional tourist office.

Town hall (Ayuntamiento)

Church of San Miguel

Segovia Cathedral Segovia Cathedral as seen from the Alcazar. The Segovia Cathedral, the last Gothic cathedral built in Spain.[citation needed] It is considered a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and is known as "The Lady of Cathedral. It was consecrated in 1768 and has is 105 m long, 50 m wide and 33 m high in the nave, has 18 chapels and has three doors.1768105503318

Segovia Cathedral

Mercy Square (Plaza de la Merced)

Alcazar

Alcazar The Alcazar of Segovia, the royal palace built on a rocky crag peninsula between the rivers Eresma and Clamores, is documented for the first time in 1122. It was one of the favored residences of the kings of Castile, built in the transition from Romanesque architecture to Gothic and Mudjar. Devastated by a fire in 1862, it was later rebuilt. It now houses the General Militar de Segovia archive and museum of the Royal School of Artillery. (Eresma) (Clamores) 11221862

Alcazar

The Alcazar

Segovia Cathedral as seen from the Alcazar

Monument to the 2nd of May Rebels against Napoleon

Return to Azoguejo Plaza (Plaza del Azoguejo)

Lively Azoguejo Plaza beside The Roman Aqueduct

Roasted suckling pig (Cochinillo Asado) shoppes century Mesn De Cndido (Mesn De Cndido)

Roasted suckling pig (Cochinillo Asado) shoppes century Mesn De Cndido (Mesn De Cndido)

The Aqueduct located in Plaza del Azoguejo, is the defining historical feature of the city. Like a number of other aqueducts in Spain, Segovias Roman-built aqueduct receives attention for being one of the extraordinary engineering accomplishments existing in the country. It is still used to deliver drinking water. (Azoguejo) The aqueduct of Segovia is because of its long span, architectural beauty, uncharacteristic slenderness, and dramatic presence in the center of a dense urban fabric the most impressive Roman structure in Spain, and one of the most famous among the numerous aqueducts built by the Romans throughout their vast Empire. It consists of about 25,000 granite blocks held together without any mortar, and spans 818 meters with more than 170 arches, the highest being 29 metres high. 25,000 81817029 The Roman Aqueduct (Acueducto Romano)

From the steps next tourist center, you can climb up to the Roman Aqueduct.

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