Now try Segovia Vacation time World Heritage City
Segovia, the capital of Segovia Province in the autonomous community of Castile and León It is Just North east of Madrid World Heritage site
Segovia A walking tour around the city
Photographic tour around the city of Segovia, the capital of Segovia Province in the autonomous community of Castile and León (Spain).
In 1985 the old city of Segovia and its Aqueduct were declared World Heritage by UNESCO.
Featuring main touristic highlights: Aqueduct, Cathedral and Alcazar, and several squares and Romanesque churches.
Hotel San Antonio el Real
San Antonio el Real, 6, Segovia
A fantastic opportunity to stay in a monastery, situated in the heart of Segovia, that has been painstakingly renovated and converted into a luxury hotel.
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The transformation of this beautiful old monastery into a luxury hotel has been achieved with style.
The staff are exceptional, and gusets will never find a better breakfast anywhere in the world. A wonderful base for exploring this glorious city.… More
Alcazar Castle
The Alcázar, or castle-palace is perched at the tip of the promontory and towers over the countryside below. Like many fortifications in Spain, it started off as an Arab fort.
At the end of the 11th century it was conquered by king Alfonso VI. During the Middle Ages, the Alcazar of Segovia was the favourite residence of kings of Castile.
Almost each king added new parts to the building, transforming the original fortress into a courtier residence and prolonging the construction of the castle till 16th century, when King Philip II added the conical spires and the slate roofs.
A fire in 1862 destroyed part of the roofs, but they were restored in the very same style they were built more than 300 years ago.
Aqueduct of Segovia
The Aqueduct of Segovia, typically the most recognized and famous symbol of Segovia, terminates at the entrance of the historic section.
It was built at the end of 1st to early 2nd century AD by the Romans during their occupation of the Iberian Peninsula to bring water from the Río Frío (Cold River), about 18 km away, to the city, requiring an elevated section in its last 1 kilometer (0.6 mi) from the Sierra de Guadarrama to the walls of the old town.
This elevated section, largely dominating the nearby scene, is supported by an engineering marvel of 166 arches and 120 pillars in two levels.
It is made of 20,400 large, rough-hewn granite blocks, joined without mortar or clamps. Its maximum height of 28.1 m (100.53 ft) is found at the plaza of Azoguejo.
A raised section of stonework in the center once had an inscription. Today only the holes for the bronze letters survive.
Try a few Moroccan Lamb Recipes
Moroccan Lamb Recipes a selection of videos from several different chefs. These are real tasty Mediterranean
8 Day Gredos to Salamanca Progressive Horse Riding Holiday in Spain
Navarredonda de Gredos, Ávila Province, Castile and León, Spain
Wonderful Spain Horse Riding Holiday
Jerebeque Trails invites you to join this horse riding holiday where you will enjoy progressive riding trip on horseback crossing from Ávila Province to Salamanca Province in Spain.
In this wonderful holiday, you will also get the chance to visit the medieval picturesque town of Candelario in Sierra de Bejar and continue to visit Salamanca town, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on the last day.
Experience horse riding with varied pace and scenery that will take you through changing landscapes, vegetation, and beautiful local village building traditions! CLICK ME
Solar garden systems
Lighting systems using FREE Power from the Sun. Easy to install in your outside area in the garden. Interestingly light up on entry of any movement of yourself of possible an unwelcome intruder? Handy also as personal presents for those who are hard to please?
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