Segovia

 

Segovia is a beautiful stone city of Roman origin and Castilian aesthetic.

The city was a favorite stop of the Castilian itinerant court. Many of the churches were built in the between the 14th and 16th centuries.

We stayed in a former monastery.

Nice hens

Segovia's aqueduct is its most recognizable remnant of its Roman past. We ate at Meson de Candido, the bright building on the right, famous for its suckling pig.

Good view!

Castilian Soup

Suckling pig

Dessert!

This is... unsettling.

A church with a great weather-vane.

Segovia Cathedral was built in the 16th century to separate the main cathedral from the castle. The previous cathedral has been destroyed in a rebellion when it was used to assault the castle.

The Cathedral looks great at night!

The inside's not bad either.

I don't remember that from the bible.

Interesting ceiling design

The reliquary always gets the best ride.

The Alcazar of Segovia was originally built as a residence for the monarchs of Castile after they conquered the Taifa of Toledo.

The castle is fairly sumptuous. Each room is a period piece from a different monarchy, so it houses the best of each century's aesthetic in Castile.

The Hall of the Galley

Not every knight could pull off a hat like that.

The Hall of Kings houses Philip II's statues of the kings and queens of Asturias, Leon and Castile.