Alcázar de Segovia

Besides the amazing Roman Aqueduct and the Cathedral, the Alcazar de Segovia is a fantastic monument definitly worth a visit. Located on the rocky hill dominating the valley between the confluence of the river Eresma and the river Clamores, you cannot miss this imposing castle when arriving to the city. You will have the opprotunity to see how life used to be organized there, and see many historical weaponry.

It is one of the most distinctive castle-palaces in Spain by virtue of its shape – like the bow of a ship. The Alcázar was originally built as a fortress back to Christian writings in the 12th century, but has served as a royal palace, as a residence for Alfonso VIII. It was then turned into a state prison, and in 1764, Charles II founded the Royal College of Artillery here. The castle is one of the inspirations for Walt Disney's Cinderella Castle.

The castle has a number of secret passageways that lead to the river and connect several of the city's palaces together.Less