Segovia

A Celtic castle existed here, from which resistance against the Romans originated. The city was nevertheless taken. Afterward, it began to be built as a Roman city and became an important Roman military base.

In the second half of the 5th century, Segovia became part of the Visigoth Empire. From the 8th to the 11th centuries, Segovia was under Moorish possession. In 1085 Alfonso VI conquered the city. From the 13th to the 15th century it was a royal residence, in 1474 Isabella was proclaimed Queen of Castile here.

Today Segovia has a population of about 50,000

The cathedral towers over the city. To the very right is the Alcázar of Segovia.