Learning there were no tour buses going to Segovia on this Monday, we took a local bus ..... we found it provided excellent service and was reasonably priced. We departed from Madrid's North Station, which was a walk from our hotel. Segovia is a one hour drive NW of Madrid. The Segovia bus station is a short walk from the tourist center which provides video presentations, maps, brochures and displays on the attractions of Segovia.
Segovia is a most spectacular old town set high on a rocky spur surrounded by two rivers. It is the site of The Alcazar, a fairy-like middle ages castle that was rebuilt in 1862, that sits on a cliff.
Another attraction of Segovia is its gothic cathedral built in 1525.
Perhaps the most recognized landmark of Segovia is the Roman aqueduct built in the 1st century and used until the 19th century.
We enjoyed a most delightful afternoon meal at the Mason de Candida pictured to the right of the aqueduct.
The room we ate in was decorated by citations and certificates commerating visits by various government and military dignateries that have eaten there.
Pictured below are;
San Martin Church Typical Segovia Street Plaza de Medina del Campo
We returned to Madrid via bus and comparing notes and photographs of another adventuresome day en Espana.
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