Location: Province of Segovia
Top Things to do in Province of Segovia
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The 9 Best Castles in Province of Segovia, Castile and Leon
Segovia (Spanish pronunciation: [seˈɣoβja]) is a province of central/northern Spain, in the southern part of the autonomous community of Castile and León. It is bordered by the province of Burgos in the north, Soria in the northeast, Guadalajara in the east, Madrid in the south, Ávila in the west and southwest, and Valladolid in the northwest. The average temperature ranges from 10 °C to 20 °C.
Restaurants in Province of Segovia
1. Alcazar of Segovia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,016 reviews
Fortress of the Kings of Castile and Royal School of Artillery Its picture has been around the world: a unique fairy tale-like palace that brings together architectural tastes of different monarchs. It tells -to all those who come to know it- ancient palatial stories. Austere, as they were the Castilian kings, raised on the rock at the confluence of the valleys of the rivers Eresma and Clamores, the Alcazar seems to watch over the city. Its beautiful Tower keep, often compared to the bow of a boat sailing between the two rivers, is of a stunning beauty. Tourists are amazed to realize that the fortress is a living part of this Castilian city, chosen as a place of residence for many of the monarchs of the Trastamara dynasty.
Reviewed By LaurieB980 - Portland, United States
Our tour guide took us here to this city, a UNESCO site, for a tour which included this beautiful castle in Segovia. It is said that Walt Disney used this castle as well as the Neuschwanstein castle in Germany as his inspiration for the castle at Disneyland, and we could see why! It is built high on what seems like a huge rocky formation with sheer dropoffs on many of the castle sides. The day we were there and outside looking over the edge, a sharp wind came up along with rain, and we had to be careful not to get blown away! We heard that they often have to close the terrace due to the high wind possibly blowing people over the edge down many feet below!! It is a great place to visit, and well worth the hour or so drive from Madrid.
2. Castillo de Coca
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4.5 based on 501 reviews
3. Castillo de Cuellar
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4.5 based on 466 reviews
4. Palacio Real de Riofrio
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4.0 based on 197 reviews
Reviewed By CraftyArchitect - London, United Kingdom
We visited when we must have been the only people there [unsurprising given the unseasonal snowfalls the day before], but the place itself was extraordinary, and the staff so gentile, and accommodating, of these strange English people visiting in such circumstances. Almost eery in its solitude the setting is so strange, given its scale in such an open landscape, but it is also a little care-worn.
5. Murallas de Cuellar
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 107 reviews
This small gate connected the two walled areas (the areas inside the inner and outer walls) There is a beautiful view from this gate of the pine forest surrounding parts of the city (the sea of pines)
6. Castillo de Turegano
7. Pedraza Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 150 reviews
Reviewed By boski - Island of Malta, Malta
This is an absolutely picture perfect town, we went for the day and did not want to leave, amazing views and history and at every corner charm and beauty. The castle is lovely and there was an amazing bakery with loads of goodies for a sweet snack or picnic. We loved it so much we bought souvenirs to bring home to remember it. If you are driving around Spain and have time this is a special place you will remember.
