Segovia is said to be like a ship, the fortress at the bow, the cathedral amidships,
etc; this from the nearby hill where we parked for the night... |
Its most famous emblem is the Roman aquaduct, still quite intact, in use until
the 19th century |
Note the tong holes in these huge stones; not a dab of mortar
in this construction, just gravity and friction and ingenuity |
In the Plaza Mayor, the Segovia Cathedral
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Down the street, another church with apparently Moorish origins
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Beautiful Moorish facade
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The alcazar, on a cliff
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Ditto; said to be the model for Cinderella's Castle at
DisneyLand/World; I am not so sure... |
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