Segovia

Segovia

　 　 Introduction In 1985, Segovia was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Roman aqueduct built in the 1st century AD is the symbol of Segovia and one of the best-preserved monuments of the Roman Empire. It was used to supply water to the higher areas of the city, spans 728 meters, features 166 arches, and is entirely constructed from massive stone blocks without the use of any mortar or cement.

The Casa de los Picos (House of Spikes), located near Plaza del Azoguejo (Market Square), gets its name from the diamond-point decoration pattern on its façade.

Plaza de Medina del Campo (Medina del Campo Square) is home to two notable buildings: the magnificent Torreón de los Lozoya and the Iglesia de San Martín (St. Martin’s Church), which is praised for its Mudéjar-style linked arches and tower spire.

The Catedral de Segovia (Segovia Cathedral), known as the “Lady of Cathedrals,” is the last Gothic building constructed in Spain. The cathedral houses an altar sculpture named “La Piedad” (The Mercy), created by Juan de Juni in 1571.

The Alcázar of Segovia, located in the western part of the city, has a very long history, though the original structure no longer exists. The current castle was rebuilt in 1862. Inside the castle is an armory museum that displays military equipment once used at the fortress. Dining / Accommodation / Shopping Dining: Segovia is famous for its red chorizo sausages and meat and egg pastries, which are made using Iberian pork, a specialty of the Castile and León region. Transportation

Bus: Buses to Segovia depart from the station next to Príncipe Pío on Metro Lines 6 and 10. Tickets are purchased and boarding is done on the underground level. Round-trip fare is €11.26, and the journey takes just over one hour. First bus departs at 8:00 AM, last bus at 9:30 PM.

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