The Alcazar of Segovia is rising out on a rocky crag above the confluence of two rivers near the Guadarrama mountains. It is one of the most distinctive castle-palaces in Spain by virtue of its shape - like the bow of a ship.
Segovia, España View from the Alcazar onto the city of Segovia and Segovia Cathedral, the Sierra de Guadarrama in the background.
Alcázar de Segovia The Alcázar de Segovia (Segovia Castle) from Iglesia de la Vera Cruz.
Alcazar of Segovia (II) Mejor pincha aquí para ver en grande sobre negro. Better click here to view this large on black. © Derechos de Autor. Esta fotografía no podra usarse sin mi consentimiento escrito. © All rights reserved, don´t use this image without my permission. Segovia: Album/Set Castle/Castillo: Album/Set Puedes adquirir esta foto en: Getty Images You can buy this photo in: Getty Images EOS 450D + EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM, @24mm, 1/320 sec, f/7.1, ISO 100 No Tripod, Date 06/04/2011 16:56:34 Como se hizo: Imagen panorámica procedente de dos RAW formato vertical, y unidos horizontalmente. La verdad es que fue un día con mucha suerte, sinceramente creo que llegue en el momento que más lucia el Alcázar. El día entero fue muy bueno, y ya ire mostrando más fotos. La imagen esta practicamente sin tratar. Panoramica compuesta por dos tomas, de la cara norte del Alcázar visto desde el rio. La situación del Alcázar de Segovia, sobre una roca labrada por los ríos Eresma y Clamores, indica el origen militar de esta fortaleza durante siglos inexpugnable. El testimonio más antiguo de la existencia del Alcázar de Segovia es un documento de principios del siglo XII, fechado en 1122, poco después de la reconquista de la ciudad por Alfonso VI, que menciona la fortaleza como un castro sobre el Eresma. En una carta algo posterior (1155) ya se le da el nombre de Alcázar. No obstante, es muy probable que la fortificación existiese en tiempos más remotos, quizá desde la dominación romana, pues en recientes excavaciones se ha encontrado sillares de granito análogos a los del Acueducto. En la Edad Media, el Alcázar, tanto por la belleza de su situación y su indiscutible seguridad militar, como por la proximidad a famosos cazaderos en los bosques serranos, se convirtió en una de las residencias favoritas de los Reyes de Castilla. English: Making off: Edited from a two vertical RAWs file and merged with photomerge of CS. I´ve more lucky in this day, sun, clouds... Image with a few edition. The site of the Alcazar of Segovia, on the top of a rock shaped by the rivers Eresma and Clamores, shows the military origins of this fortress which, for centuries, was impregnable. The oldest testimony we have of the Alcázar is a document dating from the early days of the 12th century (1122), a short time after the town had been recaptured by Alfonso VI, which refers to the fortress as a hill-fort on the Eresma. A short time later, in a letter of 1155, it was already being referred to as "Alcázar". However, it is more than probable that the fortress had existed in earlier times, possibly since the Roman occupation, because granite blocks similar to those of the Aqueduct have been found in the course of recent excavations. In residencies of the monarchs of Castile, partly due to the beauty of its location and its unquestionable military secureness, and partly for its proximity to the famous hunting-grounds in the mountain forests.
Texturized Alcazar of Segovia (Panoramic) Mejor pincha aquí para ver en grande sobre negro. Better click here to view this large on black. © Derechos de Autor. Esta fotografía no podra usarse sin mi consentimiento escrito. © All rights reserved, don´t use this image without my permission. Textures: Album/Set Canon 450D + CANON EF70-200 4L IS USM, @70mm, 1/30 sec, f/4, ISO 100 Tripod, Date 08/15/2009 21:07:00 GANADORA en concurso THE BEST OF THE MONTH en The Best of Portugal & España, Agosto 2010 Este era un trabajo, que tenia en mente desde hace tiempo. al final como todo, llega. En esta dedicatoria no puede falta una persona a que prometi hacer hacerle dicha dedicatoria, no es otra que mi amigo Rikki Nadir, además recibe todo mi apoyo publico en estos momentos. Va por ti!! Panoramica compuesta por dos tomas, de la cara norte del Alcázar visto desde el rio. La situación del Alcázar de Segovia, sobre una roca labrada por los ríos Eresma y Clamores, indica el origen militar de esta fortaleza durante siglos inexpugnable. El testimonio más antiguo de la existencia del Alcázar de Segovia es un documento de principios del siglo XII, fechado en 1122, poco después de la reconquista de la ciudad por Alfonso VI, que menciona la fortaleza como un castro sobre el Eresma. En una carta algo posterior (1155) ya se le da el nombre de Alcázar. No obstante, es muy probable que la fortificación existiese en tiempos más remotos, quizá desde la dominación romana, pues en recientes excavaciones se ha encontrado sillares de granito análogos a los del Acueducto. En la Edad Media, el Alcázar, tanto por la belleza de su situación y su indiscutible seguridad militar, como por la proximidad a famosos cazaderos en los bosques serranos, se convirtió en una de las residencias favoritas de los Reyes de Castilla. English: WINNER in THE BEST OF THE MONTH contest in The Best of Portugal & España, Agosto 2010 The site of the Alcazar of Segovia, on the top of a rock shaped by the rivers Eresma and Clamores, shows the military origins of this fortress which, for centuries, was impregnable. The oldest testimony we have of the Alcázar is a document dating from the early days of the 12th century (1122), a short time after the town had been recaptured by Alfonso VI, which refers to the fortress as a hill-fort on the Eresma. A short time later, in a letter of 1155, it was already being referred to as "Alcázar". However, it is more than probable that the fortress had existed in earlier times, possibly since the Roman occupation, because granite blocks similar to those of the Aqueduct have been found in the course of recent excavations. In residencies of the monarchs of Castile, partly due to the beauty of its location and its unquestionable military secureness, and partly for its proximity to the famous hunting-grounds in the mountain forests. Texture by : pareeerica.
Alcázar de Segovia. Segovia
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Looking out at one of the turrets of the Alcazar of Segovia! Not only is it a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but it was also one of the European castles that inspired Walt Disney’s Cinderella Castle. It is one of the many stunning treasures of traveling to s Looking out at one of the turrets of the Alcazar of Segovia! Not only is it a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but it was also one of the European castles that inspired Walt Disney’s Cinderella Castle. It is one of the many stunning treasures of traveling to see in the charming Spanish city of Segovia. treasuresoftraveling.com/alcazar-of-segovia/ #TreasuresOfTraveling #Segovia #Spain #España #Turret #Alcázar #AlcázarDeSegovia #AlcazarOfSegovia #CastleOnTheHill #Castle #Palace #Museum #MedievalCastle #UNESCO #SegoviaSpain #TravelSpain #Europe #SpanishTreasures #TourThePlanet #PhotoOfTheDay #WorldTraveler #GlobeTrotter #PassportStamps #TravelTheWorld #TheGlobeWanderer #TravelGram #FollowMeFarAway #Wanderlust #GuysWhoTravel #GayTraveler
Looking out one of the windows of the Alcazar of Segovia! Not only is it a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but it was also one of the European castles that inspired Walt Disney’s Cinderella Castle. It is one of the many stunning treasures of traveling to see Looking out one of the windows of the Alcazar of Segovia! Not only is it a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but it was also one of the European castles that inspired Walt Disney’s Cinderella Castle. It is one of the many stunning treasures of traveling to see in the charming Spanish city of Segovia. treasuresoftraveling.com/alcazar-of-segovia/ #TreasuresOfTraveling #Segovia #Spain #España #Window #Alcázar #AlcázarDeSegovia #AlcazarOfSegovia #CastleOnTheHill #Castle #Palace #Museum #MedievalCastle #UNESCO #SegoviaSpain #TravelSpain #Europe #SpanishTreasures #TourThePlanet #PhotoOfTheDay #WorldTraveler #GlobeTrotter #PassportStamps #TravelTheWorld #TheGlobeWanderer #TravelGram #FollowMeFarAway #Wanderlust #GuysWhoTravel #GayTraveler
The Alcazar of Segovia has such beautiful fairytale like features with its many turrets, that it has become one of Spain’s most famous castles. In the 1960s, many of Disney ‘imagineers’ traveled throughout different parts of Europe looking for fanciful ca The Alcazar of Segovia has such beautiful fairytale like features with its many turrets, that it has become one of Spain’s most famous castles. In the 1960s, many of Disney ‘imagineers’ traveled throughout different parts of Europe looking for fanciful castles to model Cinderella’s Castle at Walt Disney World theme parks. It has never been said specifically that the Alcazar of Segovia was the inspiration, but Disney did admit that Cinderella’s Castle was ‘inspired by the great castles of Europe’. What do you think? Do you think Segovia’s Castle helped to inspire those Disney ‘imagineers’ that visited so many years ago? treasuresoftraveling.com/alcazar-of-segovia/ #TreasuresOfTraveling #Segovia #Spain #España #Turret #Alcázar #AlcázarDeSegovia #AlcazarOfSegovia #CastleOnTheHill #Castle #Palace #Disney #CinderellasCastle #UNESCO #SegoviaSpain #TravelSpain #Europe #SpanishTreasures #TourThePlanet #PhotoOfTheDay #WorldTraveler #GlobeTrotter #PassportStamps #TravelTheWorld #TheGlobeWanderer #TravelGram #FollowMeFarAway #Wanderlust #GuysWhoTravel #GayTraveler
Looking out over the Alcázar de Segovia from ontop of the Tower of Juan II and enjoying the view of Segovia and the Spanish Countryside and one of the turrets of the castle! http://treasuresoftraveling.com/alcazar-of-segovia/ #TreasuresOfTraveling #Seg Looking out over the Alcázar de Segovia from ontop of the Tower of Juan II and enjoying the view of Segovia and the Spanish Countryside and one of the turrets of the castle! treasuresoftraveling.com/alcazar-of-segovia/ #TreasuresOfTraveling #Segovia #Spain #España #Turret #Alcázar #AlcázarDeSegovia #AlcazarOfSegovia #CastleOnTheHill #Castle #Palace #Museum #MedievalCastle #UNESCO #SegoviaSpain #TravelSpain #Europe #SpanishTreasures #TourThePlanet #PhotoOfTheDay #WorldTraveler #GlobeTrotter #PassportStamps #TravelTheWorld #TheGlobeWanderer #TravelGram #FollowMeFarAway #Wanderlust #GuysWhoTravel #GayTraveler
Looking out over the Alcázar de Segovia from ontop of the Tower of Juan II and enjoying the view of the Segovia and the Spanish Countryside with the peaks and valleys of the Sierra de Guadarrama, which stretch across the horizon! http://treasuresoftrave Looking out over the Alcázar de Segovia from ontop of the Tower of Juan II and enjoying the view of the Segovia and the Spanish Countryside with the peaks and valleys of the Sierra de Guadarrama, which stretch across the horizon! treasuresoftraveling.com/alcazar-of-segovia/ #TreasuresOfTraveling #Segovia #Spain #España #Turret #Alcázar #AlcázarDeSegovia #AlcazarOfSegovia #CastleOnTheHill #Castle #Palace #Museum #MedievalCastle #UNESCO #SegoviaSpain #TravelSpain #Europe #SpanishTreasures #TourThePlanet #PhotoOfTheDay #WorldTraveler #GlobeTrotter #PassportStamps #TravelTheWorld #TheGlobeWanderer #TravelGram #FollowMeFarAway #Wanderlust #GuysWhoTravel #GayTraveler
The Alcázar of Segovia was placed on top of a large rock formation that provided a natural defense to the city of Segovia. The rock formation the castle currently sits on was shaped over time by the waters of Rio Ciguinuela and Rio Eresma. These two river The Alcázar of Segovia was placed on top of a large rock formation that provided a natural defense to the city of Segovia. The rock formation the castle currently sits on was shaped over time by the waters of Rio Ciguinuela and Rio Eresma. These two rivers converge below the walls of this Segovian castle and palace. treasuresoftraveling.com/alcazar-of-segovia/ #TreasuresOfTraveling #Segovia #Spain #España #Turret #Alcázar #AlcázarDeSegovia #AlcazarOfSegovia #CastleOnTheHill #Castle #Palace #Museum #MedievalCastle #UNESCO #SegoviaSpain #TravelSpain #Europe #SpanishTreasures #TourThePlanet #PhotoOfTheDay #WorldTraveler #GlobeTrotter #PassportStamps #TravelTheWorld #TheGlobeWanderer #TravelGram #FollowMeFarAway #Wanderlust #GuysWhoTravel #GayTraveler
Looking out from the top of Tower of Juan II at the Alcázar de Segovia and enjoying the view of the city of Segovia and the Spanish Flag waiving. The Segovia Cathedral stands out as a main focal point of the city from this viewpoint. http://treasuresoft Looking out from the top of Tower of Juan II at the Alcázar de Segovia and enjoying the view of the city of Segovia and the Spanish Flag waiving. The Segovia Cathedral stands out as a main focal point of the city from this viewpoint. treasuresoftraveling.com/alcazar-of-segovia/ #TreasuresOfTraveling #Segovia #Spain #España #SegoviaCathedral #Alcázar #AlcázarDeSegovia #AlcazarOfSegovia #CastleOnTheHill #Castle #Palace #FlagOfSpain #MedievalCastle #UNESCO #SegoviaSpain #TravelSpain #Europe #SpanishTreasures #TourThePlanet #PhotoOfTheDay #WorldTraveler #GlobeTrotter #PassportStamps #TravelTheWorld #TheGlobeWanderer #TravelGram #FollowMeFarAway #Wanderlust #GuysWhoTravel #GayTraveler
One of the beautiful stained glass windows within the Alcázar de Segovia! Not only is it a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but it was also one of the European castles that inspired Walt Disney’s Cinderella Castle. It is one of the many stunning treasures of t One of the beautiful stained glass windows within the Alcázar de Segovia! Not only is it a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but it was also one of the European castles that inspired Walt Disney’s Cinderella Castle. It is one of the many stunning treasures of traveling to see in the charming Spanish city of Segovia. treasuresoftraveling.com/alcazar-of-segovia/ #TreasuresOfTraveling #Segovia #Spain #España #StainedGlassWindow #Alcázar #AlcázarDeSegovia #AlcazarOfSegovia #CastleOnTheHill #Castle #Palace #Museum #MedievalCastle #UNESCO #SegoviaSpain #TravelSpain #Europe #SpanishTreasures #TourThePlanet #PhotoOfTheDay #WorldTraveler #GlobeTrotter #PassportStamps #TravelTheWorld #TheGlobeWanderer #TravelGram #FollowMeFarAway #Wanderlust #GuysWhoTravel #GayTraveler
Looking out over the Alcázar de Segovia from ontop of the Tower of Juan II and enjoying the view of the Segovia and the Spanish Countryside with the peaks and valleys of the Sierra de Guadarrama, which stretch across the horizon! Not only is it a UNESCO W Looking out over the Alcázar de Segovia from ontop of the Tower of Juan II and enjoying the view of the Segovia and the Spanish Countryside with the peaks and valleys of the Sierra de Guadarrama, which stretch across the horizon! Not only is it a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but it was also one of the European castles that inspired Walt Disney’s Cinderella Castle. treasuresoftraveling.com/alcazar-of-segovia/ #TreasuresOfTraveling #Segovia #Spain #España #Turret #Alcázar #AlcázarDeSegovia #AlcazarOfSegovia #CastleOnTheHill #Castle #Palace #Museum #MedievalCastle #UNESCO #SegoviaSpain #TravelSpain #Europe #SpanishTreasures #TourThePlanet #PhotoOfTheDay #WorldTraveler #GlobeTrotter #PassportStamps #TravelTheWorld #TheGlobeWanderer #TravelGram #FollowMeFarAway #Wanderlust #GuysWhoTravel #GayTraveler
Looking out at one of the towers and turrets of the Alcazar of Segovia! Not only is it a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but it was also one of the European castles that inspired Walt Disney’s Cinderella Castle. It is one of the many stunning treasures of tra Looking out at one of the towers and turrets of the Alcazar of Segovia! Not only is it a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but it was also one of the European castles that inspired Walt Disney’s Cinderella Castle. It is one of the many stunning treasures of traveling to see in the charming Spanish city of Segovia. treasuresoftraveling.com/alcazar-of-segovia/ #TreasuresOfTraveling #Segovia #Spain #España #Turret #Alcázar #AlcázarDeSegovia #AlcazarOfSegovia #CastleOnTheHill #Castle #Palace #MedievalCastle #UNESCO #SegoviaSpain #TravelSpain #Europe #SpanishTreasures #PhotoOfTheDay #WorldTraveler #GlobeTrotter #PassportStamps #TravelTheWorld #TheGlobeWanderer #TravelGram #FollowMeFarAway #Wanderlust #GuysWhoTravel #GayTraveler #GayTravel #GayTravelBlog
Come explore the Alcazar of Segovia! Not only is it a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but it was also one of the European castles that inspired Walt Disney’s Cinderella Castle. It is one of the many stunning treasures of traveling to see in the charming Spani Come explore the Alcazar of Segovia! Not only is it a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but it was also one of the European castles that inspired Walt Disney’s Cinderella Castle. It is one of the many stunning treasures of traveling to see in the charming Spanish city of Segovia. treasuresoftraveling.com/alcazar-of-segovia/ #TreasuresOfTraveling #Segovia #Spain #España #Turret #Alcázar #AlcázarDeSegovia #AlcazarOfSegovia #CastleOnTheHill #Castle #Palace #Museum #MedievalCastle #UNESCO #SegoviaSpain #TravelSpain #Europe #SpanishTreasures #TourThePlanet #PhotoOfTheDay #WorldTraveler #GlobeTrotter #PassportStamps #TravelTheWorld #TheGlobeWanderer #TravelGram #FollowMeFarAway #Wanderlust #GuysWhoTravel #GayTraveler
At the general entrance of the Alcazar of Segovia, you will see Tower of Juan II standing predominantly as the tallest part of the Castle. You can now climb up the 156 steps to the top of the Tower of Juan II. Once you reach the top, there is a fantastic At the general entrance of the Alcazar of Segovia, you will see Tower of Juan II standing predominantly as the tallest part of the Castle. You can now climb up the 156 steps to the top of the Tower of Juan II. Once you reach the top, there is a fantastic view of the city of Segovia along with surrounding Spanish countryside. treasuresoftraveling.com/alcazar-of-segovia/ #TreasuresOfTraveling #Segovia #Spain #España #Turret #Alcázar #AlcázarDeSegovia #AlcazarOfSegovia #CastleOnTheHill #Castle #Palace #Museum #MedievalCastle #UNESCO #SegoviaSpain #TravelSpain #Europe #SpanishTreasures #TourThePlanet #PhotoOfTheDay #WorldTraveler #GlobeTrotter #PassportStamps #TravelTheWorld #TheGlobeWanderer #TravelGram #FollowMeFarAway #Wanderlust #GuysWhoTravel #GayTraveler
Looking out over the Alcázar de Segovia from ontop of the Tower of Juan II and enjoying the view! There is a Spanish tradition called ‘la mujer muerte’, which means ‘the dead woman’ where you can look out over the castle walls to the Spanish countryside a Looking out over the Alcázar de Segovia from ontop of the Tower of Juan II and enjoying the view! There is a Spanish tradition called ‘la mujer muerte’, which means ‘the dead woman’ where you can look out over the castle walls to the Spanish countryside and see the silhouette of this dead woman. You will have to use your imagination, but the peaks and valleys of the Sierra de Guadarrama, which stretch across the horizon, supposedly resemble the body of a woman, lying on her back with her knees slightly bent. Do you see ‘la mujer muerte’? treasuresoftraveling.com/alcazar-of-segovia/ #TreasuresOfTraveling #Segovia #Spain #España #Turret #Alcázar #AlcázarDeSegovia #AlcazarOfSegovia #CastleOnTheHill #Castle #Palace #Museum #MedievalCastle #UNESCO #SegoviaSpain #TravelSpain #Europe #SpanishTreasures #TourThePlanet #PhotoOfTheDay #WorldTraveler #GlobeTrotter #PassportStamps #TravelTheWorld #TheGlobeWanderer #TravelGram #FollowMeFarAway #Wanderlust #GuysWhoTravel #GayTraveler
