Today was a "Good Day" in the words of the great Ice Cube. We went to the historic city of Segovia and saw some INCREDIBLE sites. It was full of mountains, castles, and cathedrals. Spain is so rich in history and architecture. It is never ending with the amount of things to see. Segovia had this small city feel, but was really laid back. I must admit, going inside of a castle, had my imagination rolling. All of the movies and cartoons of kings and queens that have I witnessed growing up started generating in my head. The fight scenes, the big meals at the long table with the huge turkey in the middle, the way that they dressed, the gold, and crowns. This is the history of Europe my friends!
Segovia is a city that is nestled in a region of Spain that is mountainous and has a cool climate. It has a high elevation, so that creates the temperature change. Today, it was in the 60's, but very sunny. You can definitely tell the difference because when we got back to Madrid it was in the 70's. Segovia was once in control by the Romans and was abandoned by Islamic invasion. There lies deep history in Spain in this city. Here below are some pictures from some popular sites in Segovia:
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| Acueducto de Segovia is one of the most preserved and ancient monuments of the Iberian Peninsula. It was used to help transport water in the city from the 15th to the 19th century. It is no longer used for that, but is now a tourist attraction. |
Alcazar of Segovia began as an Arab fort. It was also home to many of the monarchs of this city. It is one of the most distinct castles in Spain. It also served as state prison and a military academy.
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