Segovia is the city and municipality located in the community of Castilla y León. This city stands out for having been a place of Roman occupation, thanks to which today we can see monuments with the famous Aqueduct. In this city there is much to see, since its old area was declared a World Heritage Site along with the Aqueduct.
We are going to take a little tour of those places to see if we approach the city of Segovia. It is an old city that has interesting monuments from different eras and beautiful areas to walk through in the city.
Aqueduct of Segovia
The aqueduct of Segovia is not really a monument but a excellent work of Roman engineering. But today it has become a symbol of the city and its most important monument. It is an aqueduct that was built in the 15nd century AD. C. to bring water to the city of Segovia. The most visible part and the one that usually appears in all the photographs is the one that crosses the Plaza del Azoguejo in the heart of the city. The aqueduct, however, traveled about XNUMX kilometers before reaching the city, from the Fuenfría spring in the mountains. It is an aqueduct that has remained active almost to this day, which explains why it has remained in perfect condition. Although in recent years they have had to restore it, since it has suffered some deterioration due to contamination.
Azoguejo Square
This is the square that is located precisely in front of the aqueduct, hence it is so well known. It is usually the starting point for visits to the city. Its name comes from the word quicksilver, which is used to refer to the square of a town where trade takes place. In this square you will find the tourist office, to be able to go for advice when visiting the city. It is a square that has a still classic style, with its low houses in an old style, hence it has so much charm.
Fuencisla Arch
If you get to Segovia from Galicia you can enter by the road where the Arco de la Fuenciscla is located, a monumental arch that welcomes the city. Everyone is surprised by such an unusual entrance, which is a prelude to everything that we are going to find within this historic city.
House of Antonio Machado
In this city you can visit the house where Antonio Machado lived. A house in which he lived from 1919 to 1932 and which still conserves many of his things. It is an interesting visit if we like the author, but also if we want to see an old house in perfect condition inside, with all its details. After the death of Antonio Machado it was turned into a museum.
Alcazar of Segovia
The Alcázar is a monument of great importance in the city, located in its old town. This building was erected on an old Roman fort, of which some remains were found. It is located in an elevated area and was used as palace, fortress, prison or custodian of the royal treasure. At present it has tourist and archival purposes. It is possible to visit the Alcázar and see both the exterior area, with a Herrerian-style patio, and the interior with the royal dependencies. The Tower of Juan II has a panoramic terrace to enjoy incredible views of the city. Inside you can see the Fireplace Room, the Throne Room or the Galley Room.
Cathedral and Plaza Mayor
This is the Santa Iglesia Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción and San Frutos de Segovia, an elegant cathedral of great dimensions located in the Plaza Mayor of the city, another of its most important points. This cathedral was built during the 157th to XNUMXth centuries, in Gothic styles with some Renaissance touches. Inside the temple you can see XNUMX stained glass windows that fill everything with light and color. It has a collection of tapestries from the Brussels workshops of the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries. When leaving you can enjoy a walk through the Plaza Mayor.
Calle Real and the Casa de Picos
The city's Calle Real is the commercial street, which connects with the Plaza Mayor. In this street you can see the Casa de los Picos, which stands out for its facade in which there are up to 117 peaks. It is easy to see and in it is the School of Applied Arts and artistic trades.
Medina del Campo and San Martín Square
The Plaza de Medina del Campo has ancient Church of San Martín, from the XNUMXth century. In this old and beautiful square it is also possible to see the old palace of the Tordesillas, the Casa de Solier, the Torreón de Lozoya or the Casa de Bornos.