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Alcazar de Segovia, Spain

From series “Amazing Ancient Fortresses Preserved to This Day”
Year: 9th century.

In Spain, many followers of the walks pass through the historical sites of Segovia. In this picturesque town is the Alcazar Castle. The castle, built in the 9th century, is more than a thousand years old and today is one of the most important sights of the country. The impressively large castle with the high towers was built on the high rock and has changed over the course of more than a thousand years the status several times.

Alcazar de Segovia, Spain After losing its strategic importance, the castle became a royal palace and served as a gateway to the splendid balls. Later, Alcazar was converted into the state prison. For decades, the royal artillery academy was in the castle. The castle has recently been the largest historical museum in the city. Its rich exposition is presented in 11 rooms and is surprising with the variety of the exhibits, in the number of which there is the extensive collection of ancient weapons and furniture, the portraits of the kings and the carefully restored historical room designs.

The Royal Hall has the most magnificent interior. The most important ceremonial events took place in this main hall. Alcazar Castle is incredibly interesting from an architectural point of view. It is about the fact that the exterior shape of the castle has been constantly changed during the last seven centuries. Today it is hard to attribute the building to the specific architectural style, which makes it even more unique and interesting. It is remarkable that there is an old Alcazar castle in Spain, namely, in Toledo. The Segovia Castle is 'older' and attracts thousands of tourists. Next - Corfe Castle


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Alcazar de Segovia - interactive map

Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'Cajero automatico Bancaja' located in 0.8 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Europcar Segovia - Alquiler de Coches' is located in 1.72 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Geot Carburantes SL' in 1.43 km
Supermarket: 'Suprême Delicatessen' in 0.88 km
Parking: 'Aparcamiento Acueducto Fdez. Ladreda.' in 1.35 km
Apotheek: 'Farmacia López Duque' in 0.85 km
Police station: 'Dirección General De La Policía' in 1.33 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Iglesia de San Marcos' in 0.21 km
Railway station: 'Segovia' in 2.61 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Barajas Airport MAD - in 71 km
 »  Madrid-Torrejon Airport TOJ - in 76 km
 »  Valladolid Airport VLL - in 102 km
 »  Matacan Airport SLM - in 114 km
 »  Burgos Airport RGS - in 161 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Alcazar de Segovia

Hostal Juan Bravo

Located in 0 km from Alcazar de Segovia
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Rooms: 8
Decorated simply, each room comes with a TV. Their private bathrooms include free toiletries. Located on one of Segovia's main pedestrian streets, a … More: photo, rates and booking
La Huerta de San Lorenzo

Located in 1 km from Alcazar de Segovia
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Rooms: 4
Each heated bedroom has a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. La Huerta de San Lorenzo's restaurant serves organic food, made with … More: photo, rates and booking
Venta Magullo Restaurante-Hostal

Located in 2 km from Alcazar de Segovia
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Rooms: 64
Some rooms at Venta Magullo have a terrace with views of the garden or the Aqueduct. All come with TV, air conditioning and an en suite bathroom. The … More: photo, rates and booking
Hospederia Gemma

Located in 3 km from Alcazar de Segovia
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Rooms: 5
Heated rooms at Hospederia Gemma have a flat-screen TV, wardrobe and a desk. All come with a private bathroom with bathrobe, free toiletries and bath … More: photo, rates and booking

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