Segovia
Castile and León, Spain• Population: 51,674
About Segovia
A historic city famous for its magnificent Roman aqueduct, fairytale-like Alcázar, and elegant Gothic cathedral. This UNESCO World Heritage city features perfectly preserved medieval walls, Renaissance palaces, and Romanesque churches. The city's dramatic setting on a rocky limestone ridge between two rivers adds to its spectacular beauty.
Top Attractions in Segovia
Castle
Alcázar of Segovia
A fairytale castle perched on a rocky crag that allegedly inspired Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle. Originally a medieval fortress, it has served as a royal palace, state prison, and artillery school. Its distinctive ship-like shape, elegant towers, and moat offer visitors a journey through Spanish history with sumptuous royal apartments and panoramic views.
Coca Castle
Coca Castle's peach-hued brick walls and elaborate battlements showcase the pinnacle of Mudéjar Gothic style. The Castle of Coca is a stunning deviation from the norm: unlike most European castles built of stone, Coca is constructed almost entirely of brick, in a Mudéjar style that fuses Gothic architecture with Islamic design. Built in the 15th century by Archbishop Fonseca (with royal permission from King Enrique IV), this castle was as much a status symbol as a fortress. Its walls form a formidable double enclosure with a deep dry moat and multiple polygonal towers.
Historical Monument
Casa de los Picos
A unique 15th-century building covered with granite blocks carved into pyramid-shaped reliefs (picos), giving it a distinctive diamond-point facade. Originally built as a defensive structure, it now houses an art school. The building exemplifies late Gothic civil architecture with Renaissance influences.
Roman Aqueduct
One of the best-preserved Roman aqueducts in the world, built around 50 CE. This engineering marvel stands 29 meters high, stretches 818 meters, and consists of 166 arches made from 20,400 granite blocks - all assembled without mortar. It delivered water to the city for nearly 2,000 years until the mid-20th century.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Old Town of Segovia and its Aqueduct
The Roman aqueduct of Segovia, probably built c. 50 CE, is an impressive feat of engineering with its two tiers of arches stretching 818 meters and standing 29 meters high. The old town contains numerous Romanesque churches, a Gothic cathedral, the unique Alcázar fortress, and a medieval layout. These monuments, along with its historical context, exemplify a complex historical development and splendid urban environment.
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Quick Facts
- Region
- Castile and León
- Population
- 51,674
- Coordinates
- 40.9429°N, -4.1088°W
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