Segovia, Spain

Segovia is a city in Spain, which is the administrative center of the eponymous province of Segovia in Castile and Leon. Segovia is located 90 km northwest of Madrid on a rocky hill between the rivers Eresma and Clamores. Along with Toledo and Avila, Segovia is one of the three most famous ancient cities around Madrid. The city of Segovia was founded in 80 BC from the Romans. Between 714 and 1085 Segovia was in the possession of the Moors, after which Segovia was conquered by Alfonso VI of Castile, becoming a residence for the next two centuries.
Resembling a ship anchored in the plains of Castile, Segovia maintains a rich cultural life and excellent gastronomy. Depending on where you enter the city of Segovia, what grabs it are the Roman aqueduct, the cathedral or the Alcazar castle - Alcázar of Segovia.
In Segovia, monuments are everywhere. The cathedral is located in the central square of the old town. It was built in the period 1522 - 1577 in an exceptional Gothic style. The Roman aqueduct is a symbol of the city of Segovia, built in the I or II century by the Romans during the occupation of the Iberian Peninsula.
The Alcázar of Segovia is one of the most famous landmarks in Spain. There are 3 noble halls, and here you can see various works of art and various churches in Roman style - San Esteban, San Martin and San Mian. The old town of Segovia is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and is surrounded by walls built in the VIII century.
Segovia's greatest prosperity was in the thirteenth and especially in the fourteenth century, but it ended in 1521 with the unsuccessful revolt of the middle class against the reign of Charles V, led by Juan Bravo. At this time, the economic center of Spain shifted south to Seville and Segovia began to decline.