Segovia

Segovia, whose old town and Roman aqueduct are World Heritage, is located on high ground between the channels of the rivers Eresma and Clamores. As well as the famous Aqueduct, a multitude of medieval churches, the Cathedral and Alcazar fortress make up a majestic landscape which dominates these Castilian lands. Its modern Parador is one of the best places for travellers to try the city's most typical dish: roast suckling pig. Segovia is also an excellent starting point for travelling through the province and visiting the palace of La Granja or the Natural Park of las Hoces del Río Duratón, among other options. An impregnable fortress The Alcazar (fortress) of Segovia probably dates back to Roman times, although the first documented record is from the twelfth century. Lying between the confluence of the river Eresma and the river Clamores, the first documented record of the fortress dates back to Christian writings in the twelfth century. It was built on top of a rock, that is testament to its military status. It also served as a residence for Alfonso VIII and this was the place where the Catholic Isabel was proclaimed Queen of Castile. In 1764, Charles II founded the Royal College of Artillery in this location. In the thirteenth century the building took on an air of Gothic elegance thanks to the work of the architects of John II and Henry IV both of Spain. The last architectural phase was done in 1587 by the architect Francisco de Mora, possibly in collaboration with Juan de Herrera, who did the Main Courtyard and the Honour School. The edifice has a number of secret passageways that lead to the river and connect several of the city's palaces together. ADMISSION: Regular: € 2.25. Students: € 1.65. Segovia Schools by request: admission is free. Pensioners and associations: € 1.50. Travel agencies: € 1.95
The Lady of cathedrals. It was the last Gothic cathedral built in Spain Built at the highest point of the town, construction of the cathedral of Segovia began in the year 1525, during the reign of Carlos V. It is in the late Gothic style and was built after the fire in the old Romanesque cathedral in the year 1520. It has a plan with three naves, lateral chapels and a semicircular sanctuary with an ambulatory. The temple, erected according to the design of Juan Gil de Hontañón, possessed three entrances: in the main front is the 'Del Perdón Door, the work of Juan Guas, in the southern front are the 'San Geroteo' and 'San Frutos' Doors. It measures 105 metres long by 50 metres wide and 33 metres high at the main nave. The main reredos is made of marble, jasper and bronze. It was consecrated in the year 1768.