The Alcazar in Segovia is a fairy-tale castle. In the Middle Ages, it was used as a residence for the monarchs of Castile then a prison for 200 years then a royal artillery school. It burned in 1862 and was rebuilt to the present structure.
Go online to reserve an entry time or head to the Alcazar early in the day to secure your entry time. Admission is €9, plus an additional €3 for an audioguide. Plan to spend 1.5 hours.
Monument of Daoiz and Velarde in front of the Alcazar. It is dedicated to the two Spanish artillery officers who fell against the French army at the 1808 Dos de Mayo Uprising.
Cross the bridge and view the deep moat before entering the palace.
Follow the signs and you'll enter the first room, featuring knights on horseback.
The Throne Room has 2 intricately carved thrones.
The stained glass windows in the Throne Room was morbid.
It showed horses stomping on Moors.
The Gallery Room features a beautiful ceiling.
The mural at the end of the room features Isabel being proclaimed Queen of Castile & Leon in 1474.
Look out the windows to see the beautiful surrounding countryside.
The Pine Cone Room features 392 pine cones on the ceiling.
The. Royal Bedroom.
Hall of the Monarchs
features statues of the 52 rulers of Castile & Leon during the Reconquista. There were only 7 queens.
The Cord Room decorated with the cord-like belts of the Franciscan order.
The Chapel
The Armory is the last room to visit.
View of the gardens
The Clock Tower
Climb the 152 steps of the spiral staircase in the tower to get a 360 degree view of Segovia.
2021 09 05
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