Exploring the City Walls and Alcazar of Segovia, Segovia, Spain
Segovia鈥檚 fortifications tend to be a bit overshadowed by the city鈥檚 main tourist atraction, the聽Roman aqueduct. But the city walls and Alcazar (fortified castle) are an important part of Segovia鈥檚 history. And they offer the visitor some spectacular views of the surrounding countryside, and a peaceful walk around a less visited part of town.
The Romans began enclosing their towns during the 2nd聽century, and it is likely that Segovia鈥檚 first fortifications were built at this time. However, the walls and castle that you see today are medieval in origin, built to defend the city from the Moors. They fell into disuse in later years, and gradually declined, but were restored in the 20th聽century.
The walls are 3.5 km long. They originally included a number of gates, fortresses and towers, but many of these have now disappeared. Work has been done on recreating some parts of the wall, such as the Puerta de San Andres, and on making it accessible for tourists. Together with the old town and aqueduct of Segovia, the walls and Alcazar became part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
The Romans began enclosing their towns during the 2nd聽century, and it is likely that Segovia鈥檚 first fortifications were built at this time. However, the walls and castle that you see today are medieval in origin, built to defend the city from the Moors. They fell into disuse in later years, and gradually declined, but were restored in the 20th聽century.
The walls are 3.5 km long. They originally included a number of gates, fortresses and towers, but many of these have now disappeared. Work has been done on recreating some parts of the wall, such as the Puerta de San Andres, and on making it accessible for tourists. Together with the old town and aqueduct of Segovia, the walls and Alcazar became part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Exploring the City Walls and Alcazar of Segovia
Guide Location: Spain » Segovia
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Karen Warren
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Guide Location: Spain » Segovia
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Karen Warren
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Puerta de San Andres
- Eurostars Convento Capuchinos
- Puerta de San Cebrian
- Alcazar of Segovia
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