Segovia
Segovia is a city of dream, of Castile deep, surrounded by hills and mountains, and with a special charm that makes it a small jewel within the Spanish tourist scene. Declared heritage of humanity by UNESCO in 1985, it is well known for its wonderful Roman aqueduct, which is still preserved in perfect condition. Legend has that the mother of this impressive architectural work was not Rome, but laziness. It is said that a girl who worked as a Watter made a pact with the Devil: give away you your soul if until sing Rooster water coming alone to his house. However, the young man soon repented of this barter and began to pray to avoid the omen. Thanks to a terrible storm, the devil did not finish his work by a single stone without placing, so it lost the soul of the girl. That was how the segovian received from the hands of the same devil, this incredible monument, which characterizes the profile of the city. Other magnificent segovian monuments cannot be however forgotten: the Cathedral, late Gothic style, with its high tower and its pinnacles, meeting point for dozens of storks.Another point of interest is the Alcazar, which is said was inhabited since the Celtic era.
He was about to be finally destroyed by a fire in 1862, but the monarch Alfonso XII ordered its reconstruction. Thanks to this we can now enjoy its beautiful silhouette and the wonderful panoramic views to be enjoyed from the top of its Tower, that if, after climbing some steep stairs walk by Segovia is a real pleasure for the eyes: ancient palaces, churches, city walls and numerous examples of mudejar art. But it is also a pleasure for the palate: one unmissable its tapas bars (there are many around the Plaza Mayor), where you can taste some of the delights of more traditional Castilian cuisine, along with products born from the cultural mix that characterizes this city, with Arab, Jewish and Christian influences from time immemorial. Dish King is without a doubt the suckling pig, which became especially famous thanks to one of its most illustrious inhabitants, Candide, with his restaurant in the Azoguejo square, next to the aqueduct. Segovia original author and source of the article
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