O Castelo da Disney na Vida Real? Conheça Segóvia, a Joia da Espanha!

Segovia Situated between the Clamores and Eresma rivers, Segovia is an essential stop in the autonomous community of Castilla y León. Keep reading and discover four highlights of the past that you should see if your next trip is to Spain. The Aqueduct of Segovia, one of the main legacies of the Roman Empire in Spain Have you ever seen an aqueduct in the middle of a city? In Segovia you will have the pleasure of seeing one. With 167 arches, the Aqueduct of Segovia is considered one of the main legacies of the Roman Empire in Spain. You can see for yourself how the aqueduct was built without using any material to join the blocks and crosses more than 10 kilometers to enter the city and divide it in two. Leaving the Plaza del Azoguejo to the left and the Plaza de la Artillería to the right. To appreciate its majesty, you should begin your tour at the Casa de Piedra (House of Stone), continue to the Convent of San Antonio el Real, the former hunting lodge of King Henry IV, and arrive at the Alcázar grounds. The Alcázar of Segovia, a fairytale castle The Alcázar of Segovia is an unforgettable castle. It was built between the end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of the Modern Age, and is currently considered one of the most unique in all of Europe. Its style is Gothic, the interior is Mudéjar, and it has small details of Austrian fashion. Its schist tiles are well-known, as is its bow-shaped side wall, which gives it a fairytale aspect. It is no wonder that Orson Welles used it in Chimes at Midnight and that Walt Disney probably chose it as a model for Cinderella's castle. From afar, you will observe the imposing Tower of Homage, and up close you will climb 156 steps to reach a room that served as a state prison for nobles. In addition to the tower, you can also visit the Old Palace room, the Royal Chamber, the chapel, the Clock Courtyard, and the Royal Artillery College Museum. The San Andrés Gate, a union between past and present The San Andrés Gate, or Arch of Succour, is located on the southern part of the Segovia city walls. Along with its sister gates, San Cebrián, Santiago, San Juan, and San Martín, they all connect the walls and enclose the enclosure. The gate is a true architectural gem with majestic towers, pointed arches, cornices, and heraldic shields. The monumental ensemble forms one of the city's great highlights. Prepare to be amazed like never before. Segovia Cathedral, with night visit included Segovia Cathedral, also known as "the lady of cathedrals," is located in Segovia's Plaza Mayor. Upon entering, you will see the light pass through its large stained-glass windows and illuminate the interior with hundreds of colors. Inside, you will visit the Chapel of La Concepción and its large oil paintings, such as the Tree of Life, created by the painter Ignacio de Ries in the 17th century. You will continue your journey through the cloister, the chapter house, and finally, the Corpus Christi carriage. And if you consider yourself an intrepid person, schedule a night visit to one of the towers. You will discover all the cultural secrets that Segovia hides.