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Segovia Cathedral
During our 2009 drive through Spain, we stopped in Segovia, where the cathedral rises so dramatically above the rooftops that it seems to dominate the entire city. The cathedral standing today was built to replace an earlier one that was badly damaged during the Revolt of the Comuneros. Construction began in 1525, but the enormous […]
The Alcázar of Segovia
In 2009, we took a driving trip through Spain, giving us the freedom to move beyond the largest cities and explore the history preserved in smaller communities. One of the places we visited was Segovia, an ancient city northwest of Madrid known for its Roman aqueduct, medieval streets, cathedral and remarkable castle. Standing high above […]
