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.

Category: Castle

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.

Category: Historical Monument

The lively main square of Segovia, surrounded by colorful buildings including the impressive San Miguel Church and the Ayuntamiento (Town Hall). Cafes and restaurants with outdoor terraces make it a perfect spot to relax and people-watch while enjoying views of the cathedral.

Category: Public Square

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.

Category: Historical Monument

Known as "The Lady of Cathedrals" for its elegance, this Gothic masterpiece was built between 1525-1577. The cathedral features a soaring 90-meter tower, 20 chapels adorned with valuable artwork, stunning stained glass windows, and a magnificent late-Renaissance altarpiece. Its graceful form is visible from throughout the city.

Category: Religious Site