Monument · UNESCO
Roman Aqueduct of Segovia
Segovia, Spain
A towering Roman aqueduct of granite blocks, held together without mortar.
Castle · Spain · Castile and León
Alcazar of Segovia
A fairy-tale castle perched on a rocky crag, said to have inspired storybook castles.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Alcazar of Segovia matters
The Alcazar sits on a rocky spur like the prow of a ship, with pointed towers and a turreted look. It is often said to have inspired the castle of a famous animated film. Inside there are royal halls, a collection of armour and a tower you can climb for a sweeping view of the plains and Sierra de Guadarrama.
Talking points
- It sits on a rocky crag above the junction of two rivers.
- A climb up the Juan II tower gives wide views.
- It was a royal residence for centuries.
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