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Alcázar
Torre de Juan II and look out over the city
Segovia
Castilla y León
Spain
92 146 07 59
Type: Architectural Interest
Addmission Fee: 3.10 Euro, students 1Euro
Hours: open Oct.-March, 10:00 am-6:00 pm, Apr.-Sept. 10:00 am-7:00 pm
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Segovia
Castilla y León
Spain
92 146 07 59
Type: Architectural Interest
Addmission Fee: 3.10 Euro, students 1Euro
Hours: open Oct.-March, 10:00 am-6:00 pm, Apr.-Sept. 10:00 am-7:00 pm
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The Alcázar is the most fanciful fortress to be found in Spain, though far from the most authentic. The original fortress was likely constructed in the 11th century and later restored by Felipe II. In the 15th century the Trastámara Dynasty made Segovia the seat of the royal court and the Alcázar its royal residence.
Through the years it was the sight of Castilian parliamentary sessions, temporary home of Isabel la Católica, a wedding chapel for Felipe II and location of the Spanish Artillery Academy, initiated by King Carlos III in 1764. Then, in 1862, it burned to the ground. The fairytale castle before you, on the edge of a cliff overlooking the convergence of the rivers Erasma and Clamores, with its perfect turrets and slate roofs and towers was rebuilt in the late 19th century.
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