Segovia Day Trip, Segovia, Spain

May 11, 2023 | Historical Building, Religion, Spain

Segovia’s centuries of settlement have resulted in a rich architectural legacy, including medieval walls, Romanesque churches, a former royal palace and a Gothic cathedral.

Segovia’s Old Town: C. Marqués del Arco, 1, 40001 Segovia, Spain

The Roman aqueduct of Segovia, probably built c. A.D. 50, is remarkably well preserved. This impressive construction, with its two tiers of arches, forms part of the setting of the magnificent historic city of Segovia. Other important monuments include the Alcázar, begun around the 11th century, and the 16th-century Gothic cathedral.

Segovia can be easily reached from Madrid with many daily trains that will take about 30 minutes.

At the edge of the old town, walking toward the Roman aqueduct.

The Roman aqueduct

The end of the aqueduct at the top of the hill

The main street that leads to the central plaza

Panoramic view of a church and the street in front

Walking forward

Looking back

Catedral de Segovia in the main plaza

The Cathedral of Segovia was built in 1525 and took nearly 200 years to complete. It is a Gothic cathedral completed late in Spain and a classic of the late Gothic churches in Spain.

Looking at the right side

Looking at the left side, back at the plaza

The right-side hallway

The back of the church

A side chapel

The center has the pews

The hallway makes a U-turn shape around the atar.

Looking at the left side

Looking back

The left-side hallway

At the center of the church, looking at the front

At the center, looking at the rear

A side hallway

On the way to the top of the church tower

At the top of the tower

Back on the street, walking toward Alcázar de Segovia

Looking back

A narrow side street

Looking back at the church and the city wall

Alcázar de Segovia

The alcázar was originally built around the eleventh century by the Almoravid dynasty to serve as a fortress and has subsequently served as a royal palace for twenty-two monarchs, a state prison, a Royal Artillery College, and a military academy.