Segovia

We took a day trip to Segovia whilst in Madrid. I have always been impressed by train travel in Europe - fast, clean and efficient. Spain apparently has got one of the best networks in Europe. I wasn't disappointed - I'd highly recommend the trains.

Segovia is about 30mins by high speed train from Madrid. Then you have to take a bus to the city centre itself. The bus ride was probably as long as the train ride. But as the bus pulls into the city centre, I was in awe. There is nothing like it when you see the Roman Aqueduct that dominates the city. The Great Wall of China is older than the aqueduct - but it still didn't stop me marvelling at how something that was built 1BC has stood the test of time. All the wars and disasters of modern time. And these are 25,000 granite blocks with more than 170 arches. It is quite a sight.


The Aqueduct


Segovia Cathedral

Inside the Cathedral

 There were a few rooms and courtyards surrounding the Cathedral. Walking around I found a painter painting one of the walkways of the Cathedral.

 This was what he was painting 

 The Segovia Alcazar


View of Segovia from the Alcazar

 Exhibit inside the Alcazar

 Stained glass in the Alcazar

 One of the rooms in the Alcazar. The ceiling is fitted, in gold, with the coat of arms of all the prominent families.

 Guard tower

 Atop one of the guard towers

 Segovia was famous for its suckling pig.

 Wall of a house. I love how it aged.

 The house of pyramids.