Segovia travel guide

A successful combination in the old city: Aqueduct in Roman times, gourmet temple today.

Three thousand feet above sea level, the provincial capital is attractive in three ways: culinarily, historically, and architecturally. Gourmands and art lovers alike will be in their element. Segovia's dream vistas are often compared to a ship: The Alcázar forms the bow, and the nearly 300-foot-high cathedral tower the mast.

Tourism stimulates the atmosphere, many day trippers come via the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range from Madrid. The wide pedestrian area is great for strolling. The picturesque old town is full of interesting buildings, especially churches, monasteries, and towers. In addition, there are the city walls and the stately homes like the Casa de los Picos (15th century). Focal points are the Azoguejo, Mayor, and San Martín Plazas. You can enjoy particularly beautiful views of the city from the Cuesta de los Hoyos / Parque del Acázar. And don't forget the climate: In winter, Segovia is one of the coldest cities in Spain.