Old city and Aqueduct of Segovia
Old city and Aqueduct of Segovia
Old city and Aqueduct of Segovia
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JSTrip_77
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina1,233 contributions
Nov 2022
We visited Segovia on a day trip from Madrid. While we had time to take in the most prominent of the city's attractions, it would have been awesome to be able to spend some real time soaking in the medieval glory of the city. Just walking the hilly streets, one cannot help but to become enraptured by the history. Even if you don't particularly care about dates and fact, the beauty of the old city is amazing.
Written 21 November 2022
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katyabarba
El Salvador, Chile663 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Getting there from Madrid is very easy, 30 minutes by train, more or less €20, and when you get to the station, you take 1 bus for about €3 each way until you reach the aqueduct, which is a world heritage site. It is an impressive Roman architectural work, a peculiar fact that inside From a column in a niche is the Virgin.
The city is paved, you have to walk a lot to see everything, the Santa María Cathedral, the Alcazar of Segovia and others.
The typical food is roast suckling pig.
The city is paved, you have to walk a lot to see everything, the Santa María Cathedral, the Alcazar of Segovia and others.
The typical food is roast suckling pig.
Written 20 June 2024
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IndySig
Indianapolis, IN4,119 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
We have stayed for two weeks in an Airbnb in Segovia and have loved every minute. Even with the quarantine, we see bits and parts of the City as we head to the grocery and to the market. Every corner of the old city is amazing. We will be back after this crazy time.
Written 23 March 2020
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T3341TSfrancesm
Coral Springs, FL42 contributions
Oct 2022
My family and I visited Segovia last week and it was worth the day trip from Madrid. The Medevil town was well preserved, clean, and we spent a few hours just walking up and down their streets and sightseeing. I recommend getting a map at the visitor's center once you arrive (right next to the Aqueducts). This was very helpful in making sure we got to see different interesting landmarks. We spent about 4.5 hours walking around and had a quick lunch. Our main points to visit were the Aqueducts, Cathederal, and the Alcazar which were all easily within walking distance of each other. There are other many points to see in between these sights as well. We arrived early to ensure we had good parking-- which I'm very glad we did.
Written 27 October 2022
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia19,452 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
If you're tired with capital's hustle do rent a car (it's pretty cheap) and head to Segovia, only around an hour drive.
It's a beautiful small town, very compact, picturesque and easy to navigate on foot.
Two outstanding attractions are the 1st cent Aqueduct and the fairy tale like Alcazar.
Tons of restaurants to try local specialty of Conichillo (small young pig, less than a month old) and Segovia Ponche amazing dessert.
It's a beautiful small town, very compact, picturesque and easy to navigate on foot.
Two outstanding attractions are the 1st cent Aqueduct and the fairy tale like Alcazar.
Tons of restaurants to try local specialty of Conichillo (small young pig, less than a month old) and Segovia Ponche amazing dessert.
Written 4 August 2024
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José I. Puertas
Vaciamadrid, Spain6,539 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
City to enjoy at least in a couple of days, to not only appreciate the monuments that can be seen from the outside such as the aqueduct, the walls, the house of the peaks and its streets, but also the multitude of palaces, churches and above all the Cathedral with the climb to the tower and the Alcázar with the climb to the keep. Outside, the Church of La Vera Cruz, the sanctuary of La Fuencisla or the convent where San Juan de la Cruz rests.
It is best to stay there, in the interior, or at the Parador with global views of the city. Just as you cannot miss eating the beans, suckling pigs or the Segovian punch. Everything is delicious.
It is best to stay there, in the interior, or at the Parador with global views of the city. Just as you cannot miss eating the beans, suckling pigs or the Segovian punch. Everything is delicious.
Written 27 April 2024
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Malgorzata
12,085 contributions
Jul 2020
The city was founded by the Romans in the 1st century BC.
Already in Roman times, Segovia was surrounded by fortifications. Fragments of the walls have been preserved to this day. An interesting idea to visit the Old Town of Segovia is to start a walk at the aqueduct and head towards the Alcazar. Along the way, Segovia offers, of course, many places worth stopping for a bit longer, many noteworthy sights: the Jewish Quarter, numerous churches and monasteries, gardens, museums and delicious restaurants. Within the old town of Segovia, there are numerous squares, some of which are definitely worth visiting. The most interesting are Plaza Mayor with the cathedral built next to it, Plaza de San Martn with the church of the same name or Plaza del Azoguejo, the former Arab market with an aqueduct. As is usually the case in such old towns, you should leave the main street and wander around the less frequented corners. A walk through the labyrinth of narrow streets of old Segovia allows you to remember its magic for a long time.The Old Town is full of valuable monuments from the period of Moorish rule and the 16th and 17th centuries, thanks to which it was entered on the UNESCO list.
Already in Roman times, Segovia was surrounded by fortifications. Fragments of the walls have been preserved to this day. An interesting idea to visit the Old Town of Segovia is to start a walk at the aqueduct and head towards the Alcazar. Along the way, Segovia offers, of course, many places worth stopping for a bit longer, many noteworthy sights: the Jewish Quarter, numerous churches and monasteries, gardens, museums and delicious restaurants. Within the old town of Segovia, there are numerous squares, some of which are definitely worth visiting. The most interesting are Plaza Mayor with the cathedral built next to it, Plaza de San Martn with the church of the same name or Plaza del Azoguejo, the former Arab market with an aqueduct. As is usually the case in such old towns, you should leave the main street and wander around the less frequented corners. A walk through the labyrinth of narrow streets of old Segovia allows you to remember its magic for a long time.The Old Town is full of valuable monuments from the period of Moorish rule and the 16th and 17th centuries, thanks to which it was entered on the UNESCO list.
Written 30 June 2021
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EC13091
Ellicott City, MD1,563 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
The old city is compact and easily walkable. We found it terribly crowded with tourists on an October Wednesday afternoon, and kept dodging tour groups to try to see the things we wanted. But definitely worth a visit.
Written 12 October 2023
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Jydeoo
Lagos, Nigeria2,311 contributions
May 2019
Starting from its famous aqueduct, climbing through the picturesque streets bordered by quaint shops selling all sorts of wares and souvenirs. Reaching the ancient Cathedral at the top and still yet more to be seen.
I wish I had more than the half a day we spent here. I recommend you plan at least a full day.
I wish I had more than the half a day we spent here. I recommend you plan at least a full day.
Written 30 April 2020
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rupert0701
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Jun 2024 • Friends
Segovia is often underestimated - especially among us Germans. When you think of Castilla, Madrid, Toledo and Salamanca are in the foreground.
Segovia is wrongly forgotten. The aqueduct, Alcazar and the cathedral are definitely worth a detailed visit. Especially the Alcaza as a World Heritage Site. The very friendly downtown with the Placa Mayor marketplace has a pleasant Spanish flair.
Segovia is not far from Madrid.
Segovia is wrongly forgotten. The aqueduct, Alcazar and the cathedral are definitely worth a detailed visit. Especially the Alcaza as a World Heritage Site. The very friendly downtown with the Placa Mayor marketplace has a pleasant Spanish flair.
Segovia is not far from Madrid.
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Written 3 August 2024
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Hi my husband and I will be staying in Segovia for two nights and was wondering if there are tours available from Segovia to Avila and Escorial?
day trips, everything I have read online are tours from Madrid. Thank you
Written 29 April 2019
Good Morning
We travelled there by car and on both occasions only stayed fro 1 night. Sorry I cant help but enjoy your stay.
Written 29 April 2019
Hello, we are first timer in Spain.Planning a visit in March. Due to rushed itinerary, we are planning to start from Madrid by 2 PM and reach back by 9-10 PM. 1. Is half day + evening fine to visit main attraction points in Segovia 2. We would like to go up the castle top. 3. Which view is better from castle top- day or evening? 4. Does the train tickets from Madrid be booked in advance? or can I buy on-the-spot train tickets? Do they get expensive if I buy on the spot?
Really Appreciate your quick help. thanks much
Written 24 February 2018
hi，, half day plus evening is a bit tight.. though you can still make it. There is alternative way to travel is take the bus. If you stay in the center, it is about the same time to go by train (as train station is a bit far from the center). Do check the schedule before hand. I was at castle during the day so cant really tell compare to the evening view. Ideally should buy tickets in advance. Price is the same but just to make sure availability.
Written 26 February 2018
Hola me gustaría saber restaurantes románticos, bonitos, modernos, etc... para ir en pareja, que no se pase de los 50-60$ en Segovia, podríais recomendarme alguno por favor? Gracias, un saludo!!!
Written 8 November 2017
Hola! moderno no vas a encontrar mucho en segovia. Romántico sí. Hay uno que es un vagón de tren con vista a segovia que es una belleza. Se llama Restaurante La Postal. saludos
Written 5 February 2018
Shawne Q
Sudbury, Canada
I have read in some reviews about a restaurant Jose Maria. Would anybody know the hours of operation and its location?
Written 10 April 2016
You would do well to stop in here. It is near the aqueduct -near Plaza Mayor..
here are the details:
HOURS: Monday to Friday: 9:00 to 1:00 pm Saturdays and Sundays: 10:00 to 2:00 pm
Address: C / Cronista de Lecea 1 (40001 Segovia)
Written 11 April 2016
Shawne Q
Sudbury, Canada
Other than driving ourselves what would be the best way to travel from Madrid to Segovia?
Written 15 February 2016
Oh for sure take the train! Segovia is almost a suburb of Madrid in that there are folks who live there and work in Madrid. But Segovia is a stunning town that must be seen. There can also be an issue with parking so you really don't need to drive. There is a bus from the train station that drops you right outside the main gate so you can enter and take in the town on your own.
Written 17 February 2016
Conincido con PatryLino, yo comprè souvenirs en la zona de la Catedral aunque tambièn en la calle que va del Acueducto a la Catedral, y en esa misma calle hay tiendas de todos precios en cuanto a ropa se refiere. En esa misma calle comprè galletas que de almendra que son tìpicas de la zona y te puedo decir que me llegaron en buen estado hasta México. Para comer hay muchos lugarcitos en la zona del Acueducto y de varios precios, la comida suele ser abundante así que con un menú pueden comer dos, para que calcules en cuanto a precio, que anda el menú en unos 20 euros.
Written 25 November 2015
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