Top 7 Architectural Buildings in Segovia, Castile and Leon

February 21, 2022 Merry Kessler

Segovia is a picturesque old city with twisting alleyways, the highest concentration of Romanesque churches in all of Europe and pedestrian-only streets, all bordered by a medieval wall and two rivers. In 1985, this sleepy Castillan town was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. One of the main tourist attractions is Alcázar, a royal palace built sometime around the 11th century where Queen Isabel agreed to fund Christopher Columbus’ exploration of the New World. The picturesque palace is said to be Walt Disney’s inspiration for Cinderella's Castle.
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1. Alcazar of Segovia

Plaza Reina Victoria Eugenia, S/N, 40003 Segovia Spain +34 921 46 07 59 [email protected] http://www.alcazardesegovia.com/
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Alcazar of Segovia

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. Iglesia de El Salvador

Plaza Salvador s/n, 40001 Segovia Spain http://segoguiados.eu/iglesia-de-san-salvador
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Iglesia de El Salvador

3. Castillo Del Conde Alpuente

Calle Real, Segovia Spain
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Castillo Del Conde Alpuente

4. Segovia Medieval Prison

Calle de Juan Bravo 18, 40001 Segovia Spain
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Segovia Medieval Prison

A historic building that used to be the city's prison and today is the public library.

5. Palacio del Conde de Cheste

Plaza del Conde Cheste 4, 40001 Segovia Spain
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Palacio del Conde de Cheste

6. Convento Santa Isabel

C\ Santa Isabel, 17 40004 Segovia, Segovia Spain http://clarisassantaisabel.com/convento.php
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7. Cueva de Santo Domingo de Guzman

Cardenal Zuniga, 12A 40003 Segovia, 40003 Segovia Spain http://www.turismodesegovia.com/visita-a-la-cueva-de-santo-domingo-de-guzman/

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