Castle · UNESCO
Alcazar of Segovia
Segovia, Spain
A fairy-tale castle perched on a rocky crag, said to have inspired storybook castles.
Monument · Spain · Castile and León
Roman Aqueduct of Segovia
A towering Roman aqueduct of granite blocks, held together without mortar.
UNESCO World Heritage Free to enter about 45 min
For storytellers
Why Roman Aqueduct of Segovia matters
The aqueduct strides across Segovia's plaza on tall granite arches. It was built by the Romans nearly two thousand years ago and is held together without mortar. For centuries it carried water from the mountains into the city. It is the symbol of Segovia and still dominates the town.
Talking points
- The granite blocks are fitted without mortar.
- It is almost two thousand years old.
- It carried water from mountain springs into the city.
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Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Segovia Cathedral
Segovia, Spain
A late-Gothic cathedral nicknamed the Lady of Cathedrals, facing the Plaza Mayor.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.