Spain - Segovia

Segovia Cathedral. Built between 1522 and 1577.















The Roman Aqueduct. This is one of two of the largest remaining Roman structures in the world.
This from wikipedia:
The Aqueduct of Segovia, typically the most recognized and famous symbol of Segovia, terminates at the entrance of the historic section. 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 (Cold River)(about 18 km away) to the city, requiring an elevated section in its last 1 kilometer (0.6 mi) from the Sierra de Guadarrama to the walls of the old town. This elevated section, largely dominating the nearby scene, is supported by an engineering marvel of 166 arches and 120 pillars in two levels. It is made of 20,400 large, rough-hewn granite blocks, joined without mortar or clamps. Its maximum height of 28.1 m (100.53 ft) is found at the plaza of Azoguejo. A raised section of stonework in the center once had an inscription. Today only the holes for the bronze letters survive.





























Who said it was going to be warm in Spain?!














We took a day trip to Segovia which is 90kms North West of Madrid. It is a beautiful town and has many small alleyways and streets that are blocked off to cars. Lots of cafes and shops and has the highest concentration of roman churches in Europe if that is your thing!
It also has the Alcazar Castle which was a real highlight (this is the castle that Disneyland based their castle on!).


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