Segovia

Segovia

Segovia is a cute town to the northwest of Madrid. We made a day trip there.

The town of Segovia. You can see the cathedral in the distance.

Jennifer walking through the streets of Segovia.

The Roman aqueduct, built in the first century AD.

Segovia was another city built on a hill with many levels.

The aqueduct was built without any mortar holding the stones together. They are just very well placed. And it's lasted 2000 years. Yay Roman engineers!

Approaching the Segovia cathedral.

The Segovia cathedral, a fabulous example of late gothic architecture.

Jennifer looking out at the surrounding countryside of the town. The little church in the background is the best remaining example of a church of the Knights Templar.

Dave, overlooking the surrounding countryside.

The town was well-fortified.

Jennifer approaching the Alcazar, home to such monarchs as Isabelle and Ferdinand.

On the top of the Alcazar.

On top of the Alczar looking back towards the town.

The Spanish flag flying on top of the Alcazar.

View of the town of Segovia. You can see the trees are starting to change color.

The Alcazar is quite high up, as you can see.

Looking down into the inner courtyard of the Alcazar.

Looking down toward the Knight Templar church.

Some fall foliage in the distance.

Jennifer on top of the Alcazar.

Dave on a narrow street leading to the Alcazar.

Segovia during siesta. No one was around.

Jennifer admiring the nice brick facing on the building.

Another view of the aqueduct.

Another cool thing about the aqueduct was that it is still in use.

Can you spot Jennifer in this picture?