Segovia, Spain: From Roman aqueducts to fairytale castles, a journey through a thousand years in one day

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🇪🇸 Segovia Day Trip | A Perfect Journey of History and Aesthetics

📍Location: Segovia, Spain
🎒Style: Cultural Exploration × Architectural Aesthetics × Leisurely Stroll

🚌 Transportation: Madrid → Segovia
🚏 Departure Point: Madrid Moncloa Bus Station
Take the metro to Moncloa Station; the bus station is just outside.
🕒 Travel Time: Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes

🌄 [Aqueduct of Segovia]
A Roman-era wonder, its 167 arches span the city, seemingly spanning millennia.
Tips: Stand in the center of Plaza Azoguejo and gaze up at the aqueduct's majestic curve. The sunlight filtering through the limestone is breathtaking!

🏰 Step into a fairytale world at the Alcázar de Segovia

This 12th-century castle was once the royal residence and the inspiration for Disney's Cinderella Castle. Climb the Torre de Juan II del Alcázar de Segovia for breathtaking views of the ancient city and the surrounding valley.

🎧 Recommended Experience: Take a guided tour and learn about the castle's transformation from a military fortress to a romantic icon.

🍽️ Lunch Recommendation: Savor Segovia's signature roast suckling pig.

Find a traditional restaurant near Plaza Mayor and order the cochinillo asado (roast suckling pig). Its crispy skin and tender meat make it an authentic Segovia delicacy.

🏞️ Afternoon Stroll: Explore Puerta de San Andrés and Plaza de Medina del Campo

Walk along the ancient city walls to Puerta de San Andrés and soak in the atmosphere of medieval fortifications. Then walk to Plaza de Medina del Campo to admire the statues and architectural details and experience the rhythm of Segovia's life.