[SPAIN.CLEON 28590] ’Segovia's Roman aqueduct.’ The Roman aqueduct of Segovia was built in the 1st century AD. It carried water to the Roman town and probably to a fortress that was situated on the location of the present Alcazar. Granite blocks similar to those of the aqueduct have been found in the Alcazar during recent excavations. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

[SPAIN.CLEON 28588] ’Segovia seen from the Clamores valley.’ From under the pines in the valley of the Clamores river there is a superb view of Segovia. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

[SPAIN.CLEON 28586] ’Segovia's cathedral seen from the Clamores valley.’ From under the pines in the valley of the Clamores river there is a superb view of Segovia's cathedral. Construction of the cathedral started as late as 1525, making it the last major Gothic building in Spain. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

[SPAIN.CLEON 28584] ’Segovia's cathedral seen from the north.’ The evening sun highlights the cathedral of Segovia against the backdrop of the Sierra de Guadarama. Construction of the cathedral started as late as 1525, making it the last major Gothic building in Spain. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

[SPAIN.CLEON 28582] ’Segovia's Alcazar seen from the west.’ Segovia's Alcazar lights up in the last glow of the evening sky. The Alcazar was probably founded in the last quarter of 11th century when the Castilian king Alfonso VI reconquered Muslim territory south of the Duero river. The main period of construction however fell in the 13th - 15th century. The conical spires are a 16th century addition to reflect the castles of central Europe. The castle was heavily restored after a fire in 1862. Although the term alcazar, meaning 'fortified palace' is Moorish in origin, the Alcazar of Segovia is in essence a Christian structure. Moorish artists, however, were employed to embellish the interior in Mudejar style. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

[SPAIN.CLEON 28580] ’Segovia's Alcazar and cathedral.’ The Alcazar of Segovia was probably founded in the last quarter of 11th century when the Castilian king Alfonso VI reconquered Muslim territory south of the Duero river. The main period of construction however fell in the 13th - 15th century. The conical spires are a 16th century addition to reflect the castles of central Europe. The castle was heavily restored after a fire in 1862. Although the term alcazar, meaning 'fortified palace' is Moorish in origin, the Alcazar of Segovia is in essence a Christian structure. Moorish artists, however, were employed to embellish the interior in Mudejar style. Construction of the cathedral started as late as 1525, making it the last major Gothic building in Spain. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

[SPAIN.CLEON 28589] ’Segovia's Roman aqueduct.’ The Roman aqueduct of Segovia was built in the 1st century AD. It carried water to the Roman town and probably to a fortress that was situated on the location of the present Alcazar. Granite blocks similiar to those of the aqueduct have been found in the Alcazar during recent excavations. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

[SPAIN.CLEON 28587] ’Segovia's cathedral seen from the Clamores valley.’ From under the pines in the valley of the Clamores river there is a superb view of Segovia's cathedral. Construction of the cathedral started as late as 1525, making it the last major Gothic building in Spain. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

[SPAIN.CLEON 28585] ’Segovia's cathedral seen from the Clamores valley.’ From under the pines in the valley of the Clamores river there is a superb view of Segovia's cathedral. Construction of the cathedral started as late as 1525, making it the last major Gothic building in Spain. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

[SPAIN.CLEON 28583] ’Segovia's Alcazar seen from the west.’ Segovia's Alcazar lights up in the last glow of the evening sky. It sits atop a narrow plateau at the confluence of the Eresma and Clamores rivers. The Alcazar was probably founded in the last quarter of 11th century when the Castilian king Alfonso VI reconquered Muslim territory south of the Duero river. The main period of construction however fell in the 13th - 15th century. The conical spires are a 16th century addition to reflect the castles of central Europe. The castle was heavily restored after a fire in 1862. Although the term alcazar, meaning 'fortified palace' is Moorish in origin, the Alcazar of Segovia is in essence a Christian structure. Moorish artists, however, were employed to embellish the interior in Mudejar style. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

[SPAIN.CLEON 28581] ’Segovia's Alcazar and cathedral.’ The Alcazar of Segovia was probably founded in the last quarter of 11th century when the Castilian king Alfonso VI reconquered Muslim territory south of the Duero river. The main period of construction however fell in the 13th - 15th century. The conical spires are a 16th century addition to reflect the castles of central Europe. The castle was heavily restored after a fire in 1862. Although the term alcazar, meaning 'fortified palace' is Moorish in origin, the Alcazar of Segovia is in essence a Christian structure. Moorish artists, however, were employed to embellish the interior in Mudejar style. Construction of the cathedral started as late as 1525, making it the last major Gothic building in Spain. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

[SPAIN.CLEON 28575] ’Segovia's Alcazar seen from the north.’ The Alcazar of Segovia was probably founded in the last quarter of 11th century when the Castilian king Alfonso VI reconquered Muslim territory south of the Duero river. The main period of construction however fell in the 13th - 15th century. The conical spires are a 16th century addition to reflect the castles of central Europe. The castle was heavily restored after a fire in 1862. Although the term alcazar, meaning 'fortified palace' is Moorish in origin, the Alcazar of Segovia is in essence a Christian structure. Moorish artists, however, were employed to embellish the interior in Mudejar style. Photo Mick Palarczyk.