SPAIN - Segovia

The famous Roman Aquaduct built before Christ. It was still in use up unil the late 19th centruy.

It's cool to stand right underneath it.

The Grand Cathedral.The cathedral

This is the street leading from the cathedral to the castle.

The "Alcazar" castle.
The mote around the Alcazar.

The artilary room in the castle.

Lance with the Knights.
Throne of Isabel and Fernanad (replicas)

Segovia is super cool too, it's another one of my favorite places. It has three unique things: The ancient Roman Aquaduct, The Alcazar and The Grand Cathedral. When you walk into town, you are walking towards the famous Aquaduct. It never ceases to amaze me. It is truly unbelievable. It was built at the end of 1st to early 2nd century BC by the Romans during their occupation of the Iberian Peninsula to bring water from the Río Frío. It is supported by an engineering marvel of 166 arches and 120 pillars in two levels. It is made of 20,400 large, granite blocks, joined without any mortar and is over 100 feet tall. It is so cool to stand underneath the arches, you can't help but be in complete awe! Segovia's Grand Cathedral has a different feel than the others. It is a bright manila color on the exterior and is very ornate. It was constructed in the late 1500's Gothic style and is widely considered Europe's last great Gothic cathedral. The spires are very Gothic yet it has a Renaissance dome. In contrast the interior is very simple, and peaceful. The Alcázar, or castle-palace, was built around the 11 century, it is on a hill and overlooks the countryside below. It has a deep mote around it and lots of beautiful towers. Queen Isabel and King Ferdand resided here, besides housing royalty the castle was also used as a prison and a military school. Ok, so now that you know all about Segovia, you have to go there too if you go to Spain. It is just an hour or so from Madrid.